The Future of Renewable Energy Depends on China The Future of Renewable Energy Depends on China
Hawkish foreign policy is a losing game when China provides 70 percent of the world’s rare-earth supplies.
May 24, 2021 / Michael T. Klare
The Color of Fear The Color of Fear
Was George Floyd allowed to be afraid? Why do Black folk have to be automatons to make sure police don’t read our “flight” responses as “fight” responses?
May 24, 2021 / Joshua Adams
How New York State Let Covid-19 Run Rampant in Prisons How New York State Let Covid-19 Run Rampant in Prisons
First, the state failed to protect people in prison from the virus. Then, it obscured the full scope of the crisis, advocates charge.
May 24, 2021 / Akash Mehta
In Gaza, It’s Now Time to Count Our Family Members In Gaza, It’s Now Time to Count Our Family Members
I didn’t celebrate after the cease-fire. I’m not yet certain how safe we are.
May 24, 2021 / Mosab Abu Toha
Searching for a Palestinian ‘After’ Searching for a Palestinian ‘After’
“The past is a future we return to” —Fargo Tbakhi After the Nakba, there was the Nakba of Before: Nakba of earth less-split, Nakba of root-less hollow, Nakba of take and take -back…
May 24, 2021 / Poems / George Abraham
The Roving Mind of Rachel Kushner The Roving Mind of Rachel Kushner
Her new collection of nonfiction—exploring life, death, motorcycles, land art, experimental film and much more—is exhilarating.
May 24, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Schaffer-Goddard
Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend Remembering Lee Evans, Athlete-Activist Legend
The 1968 Olympian’s legacy is as relevant as ever.
May 21, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher
The congressman, who once enjoyed praise for calling out Trump and demanding accountability, is now blocking a January 6 inquiry.
May 21, 2021 / John Nichols
Massacres Remembered Massacres Remembered
Gut Checks. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of May 17.
May 21, 2021 / Steve Brodner
