Did Beyoncé Conquer Country Music? Did Beyoncé Conquer Country Music?
On Cowboy Carter, the pop superstar’s bid to radicalize a parochial genre falls short.
Apr 2, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Kearse
The UN Can’t Stop Gaza From Being a Hostage to American Power The UN Can’t Stop Gaza From Being a Hostage to American Power
The dismissal of the Security Council’s cease-fire resolution shows why the world can no longer look to Washington as the arbiter of a rules-based order.
Apr 2, 2024 / Samer Badawi
The Broken Moral Compass The Broken Moral Compass
Blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza is genocide.
Apr 2, 2024 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards
“In Techno Parentis”: Who Should Regulate the Online Lives of Teenagers? “In Techno Parentis”: Who Should Regulate the Online Lives of Teenagers?
With TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms using algorithms to send teen viewers addictive, dangerous content—and reaping immense profits—self-regulation has clearly failed.
Apr 2, 2024 / Zephyr Teachout
Olga Ravn’s Novel of Parenting and Its Discontents Olga Ravn’s Novel of Parenting and Its Discontents
In My Work, the novelist examines the trials and tribulations of being a mother.
Apr 2, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Jess Cotton
Tim Walberg’s Talk of Annihilating Gaza Shows the Bloodthirsty Extremism of Today’s GOP Tim Walberg’s Talk of Annihilating Gaza Shows the Bloodthirsty Extremism of Today’s GOP
The veteran Michigan representative was once a fringe figure. Now, he’s a mainstream Republican.
Apr 2, 2024 / John Nichols
Trump’s Threats Against Opponents Are Getting Increasingly Violent Trump’s Threats Against Opponents Are Getting Increasingly Violent
The former president’s rhetoric is characteristically over the top. But his agenda for a second presidential term targets an array of personal enemies.
Apr 2, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
The Cold War's Afterlife The Cold War's Afterlife
On this episode of American Prestige, part 1 of a discussion on post–Cold War malaise of the 1990s.
Apr 2, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in Florida—but Before Then, a 6-Week Ban Will Be in Effect Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in Florida—but Before Then, a 6-Week Ban Will Be in Effect
The state Supreme Court ruled Monday that a constitutional amendment prohibiting abortion restrictions can proceed to the November ballot. But it also greenlighted a six-week abort...
Apr 1, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The NBA Road to International Greatness The NBA Road to International Greatness
On this episode of Edge of Sports, the unsung moments and players that turned up the talent and transformed the NBA.
Apr 1, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin