“Sound of Freedom” Is a QAnon Fever Dream “Sound of Freedom” Is a QAnon Fever Dream
The third-biggest movie of the summer is an action thriller about child sex trafficking that eagerly caters to right-wing paranoia.
Aug 7, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The Secret Origins of Marvel The Secret Origins of Marvel
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Elana Levin discusses Disney’s dishonest documentary and the greatness of Jack Kirby.
When Phallocrats Go Limp When Phallocrats Go Limp
Adrian Tomine’s dark comedy of ethnic self-hatred and male inadequacy.
Aug 4, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Biggest Threat to Donald Trump Could Be the Constitution Itself The Biggest Threat to Donald Trump Could Be the Constitution Itself
Whether he is convicted or not, legal scholars and historians argue that Trump’s insurrectionist actions meet the disqualification standard outlined in the 14th Amendment.
Aug 4, 2023 / John Nichols
Protect Our Oceans Protect Our Oceans
Ocean solutions are climate solutions.
Aug 4, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Mexico’s Tren Maya: Megaproject of Death—or Hope? Mexico’s Tren Maya: Megaproject of Death—or Hope?
More than just a train, the scale of the project is enormous. And its effects are already visible.
Aug 4, 2023 / Étienne von Bertrab
Third Temple: Israel’s Occupation Is Coming Home Third Temple: Israel’s Occupation Is Coming Home
Netanyahu’s government is not here to debate—it’s here to rule, and any resistance is an intifada.
Aug 4, 2023 / Etgar Keret
A History of the Crack Epidemic From Below A History of the Crack Epidemic From Below
Donovan X. Ramsey explains how documenting the history of the drug war is a “community project” and looks back on 1990s rap music's anti-crack hits.
Aug 4, 2023 / Q&A / Naomi Elias
Georgia’s Attacks on Queer Activists Jeopardize Its Future With the EU Georgia’s Attacks on Queer Activists Jeopardize Its Future With the EU
The European Union requires the country to strengthen human rights. But leading up to Tbilisi Pride Fest, members of the ruling party continued to dehumanize LGBTQ residents.
Aug 4, 2023 / StudentNation / Jade Lozada
Closing Guantánamo Won’t Be Enough Closing Guantánamo Won’t Be Enough
Decades later, the harm and the crimes associated with Guantánamo continue.
Aug 4, 2023 / Karen J. Greenberg