Three Short Poems Three Short Poems
ORACULAR: THE WOMAN IN THE ARMCHAIR SPEAKS The beings after the Anthropocene will be formed of inorganic matter they will be not unfeeling they will study us the way we study the n…
Jan 24, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Alicia Ostriker
What Does It Take to Win? What Does It Take to Win?
In his new history of American politics, Timothy Shenk examines the past and future of political realignments.
Jan 24, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Kim Phillips-Fein
Why Do Republicans Want to Kill Their Voters? Why Do Republicans Want to Kill Their Voters?
The GOP’s pro-smoking crusade is the latest case of conservatives revolting against science to harm their followers.
Jan 23, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History
On this week's episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to 14-year NBA veteran and basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins about his new autobiography.
Jan 23, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making
Prospective pick Jeffrey Zients is a poster boy for corporate predation.
Jan 23, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Rights and Wrongs Rights and Wrongs
January 22 marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as we mourn the loss of 50 years of constitutional protections.
Jan 23, 2023 / OppArt / Christy Arbogast
The Strange Thrills of “The Crown” The Strange Thrills of “The Crown”
While the infighting and personal lives of the British royals is boring, their desperate struggle to protect the monarchy makes for fine television.
Jan 23, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Gary Younge
Rush Limbaugh’s Toxic Legacy Rush Limbaugh’s Toxic Legacy
The more unpleasant side of Limbaugh does not appear in his new posthumous book, but it is hard to not think about its influence.
Jan 23, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Nathan Robinson
Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times? Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times?
“No justice, no peace” is more than a slogan. It’s a precondition for achieving a more peaceful life in this country.
Jan 23, 2023 / Nan Levinson
The Media Can’t Get Enough of the Debt Ceiling The Media Can’t Get Enough of the Debt Ceiling
The debt limit on government spending is an obsolete holdover from a century ago. But the political media can't stop equivocating over it.
Jan 23, 2023 / Chris Lehmann