Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink
Finland is vulnerable to the same threats that confront democracies across the EU—the popular appeal of nativist parties, polarized political discourse, and cyber-bullying of minor...
Nov 18, 2021 / David Kirp
The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents
No wonder conservative lawmakers who idealize a “traditional” nuclear family are trying to discredit the potential investment in child care.
Nov 17, 2021 / Julie Kohler
You Can’t Beat Climate Change Without Tackling Disinformation You Can’t Beat Climate Change Without Tackling Disinformation
Over more than a century, PR firms built and fine-tuned a machine to deceive the public.
Nov 17, 2021 / Amy Westervelt
A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs
Why can’t we expect at least this much from the courts when it comes to Black people?
Nov 17, 2021 / Column / Elie Mystal
Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism” Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism”
A conversation with the essayist and model about her debut collection My Body, critiquing capitalism, the commodification of one’s image, and much more.
Nov 17, 2021 / Q&A / Larissa Pham
It’s No Surprise Our Water Infrastructure Is So Bad It’s No Surprise Our Water Infrastructure Is So Bad
You’d think the wealthiest country in the world could supply its own population with drinkable water. But you’d be wrong.
Nov 17, 2021 / Rajan Menon
There’s Still More to Learn From Virginia There’s Still More to Learn From Virginia
Much of the commentary since this month’s off-year elections in Virginia missed these key mistakes that Democrats made leading to losses up and down the ticket.
Nov 17, 2021 / Atima Omara
If You Care About the Climate, Pay Attention to Koch Cash If You Care About the Climate, Pay Attention to Koch Cash
The Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University receives millions in Koch and ExxonMobil funding, using academic credibility to undermine environmental protections.
Nov 17, 2021 / StudentNation / Jake Lowe
The Secrets of the So-Called “Havana Syndrome” The Secrets of the So-Called “Havana Syndrome”
The injuries to US personnel are real, and the cause of the syndrome was not crickets—but excessive secrecy has frustrated investigators and hampered the victims’ efforts to unders...
Nov 17, 2021 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh