The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes
With unprecedented economic inequality and massive overspending on military expansion, America now looks a lot like 476 CE Rome.
Jan 21, 2021 / Rebecca Gordon
On the Streets of D.C., How the Biden Presidency Began On the Streets of D.C., How the Biden Presidency Began
The presidential transition was marked by small crowds, empty streets, and, finally, a collective sigh of relief.
Jan 20, 2021 / Andrew McCormick
Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days
From reimagining the Postal Service to combating climate change to reforming OIRA, students across the country told us what they think Biden’s top priority should be.
Jan 20, 2021 / StudentNation / StudentNation
What Joe Biden Can Learn From the Worst President In American History What Joe Biden Can Learn From the Worst President In American History
Donald Trump was an epic disaster who almost won reelection because he focused on the economy.
Jan 20, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Goodbye, Trump! Parting Is Such Sweet Joy Goodbye, Trump! Parting Is Such Sweet Joy
For four years, those of us who care about justice have fought from a defensive crouch. Now, with Biden, we can at least fight standing up, pushing for actual progress.
Jan 20, 2021 / Elie Mystal
The Interior Lives of the Transnational Asian Diaspora The Interior Lives of the Transnational Asian Diaspora
Sheung-King’s novel is rooted in a world that is disinterested in the white gaze and imagines a different kind of diasporic fiction.
Jan 20, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Thea Lim
The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty
John Catanzara’s comments minimizing the Capitol rampage are a vivid example of the police’s double standard in America’s cities.
Jan 20, 2021 / J. Duncan Moore Jr.
Farewell to a Monster Farewell to a Monster
The past four years have been a collective stress test. The damage is extensive, and it will take a long time for us to heal from Trump’s dismal presidency.
Jan 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected? How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected?
With a lot of help from other far-right Republicans—and an establishment that enabled them.
Jan 19, 2021 / Joan Walsh