The Ghosts of ‘War Porn’ Haunt Me The Ghosts of ‘War Porn’ Haunt Me
Repeated exposure to violent imagery affects even those who weren’t physically present for the photo.
Jun 11, 2021 / Nick Turse
Hospital Bosses Recruit Replacements for Striking Nurses Hospital Bosses Recruit Replacements for Striking Nurses
Tenet, the for-profit company that owns St. Vincent’s, chose to “improve their cash position” rather than meet the needs of nurses who worked through the pandemic.
Jun 10, 2021 / Dana Simon
Why Is Garland’s DOJ Taking Trump’s Side Against E. Jean Carroll? Why Is Garland’s DOJ Taking Trump’s Side Against E. Jean Carroll?
There is no good reason for the Department of Justice to defend a former president against charges that he defamed a woman he allegedly raped.
Jun 10, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Here in Israel, the Perils of a Government of ‘No Politics’ Here in Israel, the Perils of a Government of ‘No Politics’
The country’s new coalition government, whose only common ground is the desire to get rid of Benjamin Netanyahu, might just mark a turning point in Israel’s ability to avoid accoun...
Jun 10, 2021 / Jeff Halper
There Is No Crisis of Laziness There Is No Crisis of Laziness
Republicans seem determined to make workers so financially desperate that they’ll labor for whatever pay employers deign to offer.
Jun 10, 2021 / Bryce Covert
Boxes of Ashes Boxes of Ashes
México lindo y querido, si muero lejos de tí, que digan que estoy dormido y que me traigan aquí. —Chucho…
Jun 10, 2021 / Poems / Rigoberto González
The Unwritten History of Black Performance The Unwritten History of Black Performance
Poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib’s new book undertakes an ambitious task: contextualizing the scope and scale of a people’s cultural expression.
Jun 10, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Kelton Ellis
Progressive Dreams Are on Pause in Virginia Progressive Dreams Are on Pause in Virginia
Terry McAuliffe wins the gubernatorial primary while moderates beat candidates to their left around the state.
Jun 9, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Recent Events Recent Events
Recording history, one stitch at a time.
Jun 9, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt