What’s New in the New “West Side Story”? What’s New in the New “West Side Story”?
In Steven Spielberg’s version, we get a film that offers a far more inclusive vision of postwar America but one that still retains its flawed view of working-class tribalism.
Dec 20, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Ed Morales
Bringing Out the Big Guns Bringing Out the Big Guns
Is it power over the means of violence and coercion that distinguishes the ruling class from the rest of us?
Dec 20, 2021 / Olúfémi O. Táíwò
The Prosecution of Julian Assange Absolutely Threatens Freedom of the Press The Prosecution of Julian Assange Absolutely Threatens Freedom of the Press
The Biden administration should abandon a course that could lead to the criminalization of whistleblowers and investigative journalism.
Dec 20, 2021 / John Nichols
The FDA Didn’t Liberate Abortion—but We Still Can The FDA Didn’t Liberate Abortion—but We Still Can
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision to lift restrictions on mifepristone is good news for people in states that allow telemedicine abortion, but means nothing for everyone ...
Dec 17, 2021 / Renee Bracey Sherman and Dr. Daniel Grossman
PowerPoints PowerPoints
Joe dump. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of December 13.
Dec 17, 2021 / Steve Brodner
Keeping COP26 Promises? Keeping COP26 Promises?
US and China CO2 reductions: The clock is ticking.
Dec 17, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
This Year Disappointed on Climate. Fierce Accountability Journalism Can Help Save 2022. This Year Disappointed on Climate. Fierce Accountability Journalism Can Help Save 2022.
“There is always hope. And the worst thing that journalists can possibly ever do is engender despair.”
Dec 17, 2021 / Andrew McCormick
How the Largest Union Fight of 2021 Was Won How the Largest Union Fight of 2021 Was Won
The road to recognition was arduous for student researchers at the University of California.
Dec 17, 2021 / Jess Banks and Ahmed Akhtar
Who Are the Sons of Confederate Veterans? Who Are the Sons of Confederate Veterans?
A database of more than 57,000 names reveals members of a neo-Confederate group in the military, government, and academia.
Dec 17, 2021 / James Stout
Even in Blue States, Critical Race Theory Panic Is Spreading Even in Blue States, Critical Race Theory Panic Is Spreading
The GOP has been relentlessly hammering on the issue since the last presidential election, viewing it as the party’s way back into suburban voters’ good graces.
Dec 17, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky