Build Back Never Build Back Never
President Biden’s State of the Union address, rewritten at the last minute to focus on Ukraine, showed no signs of a new direction for domestic policy.
Mar 2, 2022 / Aída Chávez
“Culture of Poverty” Is a Made-Up Concept “Culture of Poverty” Is a Made-Up Concept
And yet Joe Manchin is attempting to reanimate its long-discredited corpse.
Mar 2, 2022 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
Black Lily Black Lily
Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights crusader.
Mar 2, 2022 / OppArt / Ibtisam Tasnim Zaman
Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine
The Western media’s double standard is on full display amid Ukraine war coverage.
Mar 2, 2022 / Ishmael N. Daro
Why Gerrymandering Keeps Me Up at Night Why Gerrymandering Keeps Me Up at Night
The power to redraw political lines for a decade is something that should concern anyone who cares about our democracy.
Mar 2, 2022 / Christina M. Greer
Banning the Hijab Targets Muslim Women Banning the Hijab Targets Muslim Women
A state order against the religious garment in Karnataka, India, is seen by members of the Muslim minority as a form of intimidation and control.
Mar 2, 2022 / Hasan Ali
The Riddle of Zoomer Politics The Riddle of Zoomer Politics
Pollster John Della Volpe claims he’s cracked the puzzle on this generation’s ideology. But is there really straightforward answer to what makes Gen Z tick?
Mar 2, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Julian Epp
We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars
A revived Cold War triggered by Putin’s invasion would distract from bigger threats.
Mar 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
First Texas Came for Pregnant People—Then It Came for Trans Kids First Texas Came for Pregnant People—Then It Came for Trans Kids
The fact that Texas got away with its assault on reproductive rights helped lay the groundwork for its amped-up attack on trans rights.
Mar 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Memory Wars in Russia and Ukraine Memory Wars in Russia and Ukraine
The current fighting is about territory, but also about history.
Mar 1, 2022 / Vadim Nikitin