India Spellman Was Wrongfully Convicted When She Was Just 17 India Spellman Was Wrongfully Convicted When She Was Just 17
That was over a decade ago. When will she walk free?
Nov 8, 2022 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo
A Libertarian Candidate Shares Her Abortion Story to Push Back on the Party’s Right-Wing Shift A Libertarian Candidate Shares Her Abortion Story to Push Back on the Party’s Right-Wing Shift
In May, the Libertarian Party removed support for abortion rights from its platform. Kelly Halldorson is running for governor of New Hampshire to fight the cooptation of her party ...
Nov 8, 2022 / Amy Littlefield
Meet the Woman Leading the Charge Against Bail Reform in New York Meet the Woman Leading the Charge Against Bail Reform in New York
The murder of her son radicalized Madeline Brame. Now, the right has embraced her as the muse of the movement to quash the most progressive bail reform law in the US.
Nov 8, 2022 / Sam Russek
How to Survive Our Apocalyptic Future How to Survive Our Apocalyptic Future
This world, however finite with its increasingly overwhelming problems, is still precious to me and worth a good fight. I can’t turn away from tomorrow.
Nov 8, 2022 / Frida Berrigan
The Outer Limits of Painting The Outer Limits of Painting
Recent shows from Rick Lowe and Mary Heilmann subvert expectations of the medium, their work exploring social life and its imperfections past the confines of the canvas.
Nov 8, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
The NBA’s Hypocrisies Are Sabotaging Its Response to Kyrie Irving The NBA’s Hypocrisies Are Sabotaging Its Response to Kyrie Irving
The league won't acknowledge its own culpability for the current climate of hate.
Nov 7, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Labor Rights Are on the Ballot Labor Rights Are on the Ballot
If a union-backed constitutional amendment wins in Illinois, it will send a powerful message about the importance of defending worker rights.
Nov 7, 2022 / John Nichols
Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats? Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?
Progressive organizers predict a “youth wave” election-night surprise.
Nov 7, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard
How Democrats Should Have Talked About the Economy How Democrats Should Have Talked About the Economy
To campaign on his pro-worker policy achievements, Biden would’ve needed to make a political enemy of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Nov 7, 2022 / Chris Lehmann
