Juneteenth Juneteenth
Jack the Reaper. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of June 14.
Jun 18, 2021 / Steve Brodner
Frederick Douglass: Leadership, Dignity, Resistance Frederick Douglass: Leadership, Dignity, Resistance
Honoring Juneteenth, June 19, 2021.
Jun 18, 2021 / OppArt / Lisa DuBois
American Wars Mean American Lies American Wars Mean American Lies
We need a truth commission to hold leaders—military and civilian—accountable for America’s failed wars.
Jun 18, 2021 / William Astore
Un-Critical Race Theory Un-Critical Race Theory
What if CRT’s conservative critics actually got what they want?
Jun 18, 2021 / Joshua Adams
Why Are There Cops in Schools? Why Are There Cops in Schools?
If our schools need additional counselors and mentors, turning to police is far from the most suitable choice.
Jun 18, 2021 / StudentNation / Cassidy Morales
Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—Instead It Got Stronger Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—Instead It Got Stronger
While not a complete victory, the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act places it on its firmest legal ground yet.
Jun 18, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Gavin Newsom Is Headed for a Comeback Gavin Newsom Is Headed for a Comeback
With California’s recovery in full swing, the governor is poised to make it through the upcoming recall election unscathed.
Jun 18, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Computer Screens and Pieces of Paper Computer Screens and Pieces of Paper
After a year of remote learning, many college students are reevaluating the value of higher education.
Jun 18, 2021 / StudentNation / Teresa Xie
What Republicans Mean When They Say ‘Stacey Abrams’ What Republicans Mean When They Say ‘Stacey Abrams’
Mitch McConnell torpedoed Joe Manchin’s voting rights compromise because it was endorsed by the Black Georgia leader. Get it?
Jun 17, 2021 / Joan Walsh
The Democrats Are Failing Dreamers, Failing Immigrants The Democrats Are Failing Dreamers, Failing Immigrants
Biden and the Democrats spent four years decrying Trump’s assault on immigrants. Now they’re refunding ICE and falling down on the Dream Act.
Jun 17, 2021 / Elie Mystal