Do Revolutions Have a Secret Ingredient? Do Revolutions Have a Secret Ingredient?
A conversation with Gal Beckerman about his book, The Quiet Before, on the hushed moments and activities that precede social change
Apr 28, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Jasmine Liu
Aleksandar Hemon on What’s Different About the War in Ukraine Aleksandar Hemon on What’s Different About the War in Ukraine
A conversation with the author about nationalism, displacement, and the importance of dancing.
Apr 27, 2022 / Q&A / Carol Schaeffer
In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party
Progressive leader Nina Turner challenges establishment incumbent Shontel Brown in the state’s 11th Congressional District.
Apr 27, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Supreme Court Might Rule in Favor of Immigrants—Though Not Out of Goodness The Supreme Court Might Rule in Favor of Immigrants—Though Not Out of Goodness
During the hearing on the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy, the justices shocked many by appearing to be open to striking down the rule.
Apr 27, 2022 / Elie Mystal
These Are the Civilian Deaths You Don’t Hear About These Are the Civilian Deaths You Don’t Hear About
Until the Defense Department overhauls its air strike policies, civilians will continue to die in attacks.
Apr 27, 2022 / Nick Turse
Antonio Di Benedetto and the Sound of Madness Antonio Di Benedetto and the Sound of Madness
His bleak and surreal 1964 novel The Silentiary examines one man’s quest for quiet.
Apr 27, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Dustin Illingworth
Marjorie Taylor Greene Can’t Lie Her Way Out of the Fact That She Violated the 14th Amendment Marjorie Taylor Greene Can’t Lie Her Way Out of the Fact That She Violated the 14th Amendment
The Republican representative from Georgia has no place on this year’s primary or general election ballot.
Apr 26, 2022 / John Nichols
Kevin McCarthy Is a Terrible Liar Kevin McCarthy Is a Terrible Liar
But he’s lying to stay in Donald Trump’s good graces, so he’s protected—for now.
Apr 26, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Portland Soccer Fans Assert Their Power Portland Soccer Fans Assert Their Power
Fans in the Rose City are bringing their protests inside the stadium.
Apr 26, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff