Biden’s “Big Boy Press Conference” Went Fine, but It Won’t Quiet Doubters Biden’s “Big Boy Press Conference” Went Fine, but It Won’t Quiet Doubters
The president started with a flub but ended strong. It may not matter.
Jul 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Don’t Believe Trump When He Claims He’s Not Racist Don’t Believe Trump When He Claims He’s Not Racist
Trump does not deserve a single Black or Hispanic vote. Nada. None.
Jul 11, 2024 / Clarence Lusane
Say Their Names: Journalists Killed in Gaza Say Their Names: Journalists Killed in Gaza
Since October 7, 108 media workers have been killed—103 Palestinian, two Israeli, and three Lebanese—and 32 journalists injured.
Jul 11, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás
Civic Resistance in Ukraine Civic Resistance in Ukraine
The grassroots upsurge is young, largely female, horizontally organized, tech-savvy, and mostly volunteer-run.
Jul 11, 2024 / Paul Hockenos and Anthony Borden
The Democrats Are Slow-Walking Into Fascism The Democrats Are Slow-Walking Into Fascism
Is doubling down on a candidate who is almost certainly going to lose really the best the left can do?
Jul 11, 2024 / Van Gosse
Assange’s Case Shows Why Reforming the Espionage Act Is Imperative for Press Freedom Assange’s Case Shows Why Reforming the Espionage Act Is Imperative for Press Freedom
Representative Rashida Tlaib has proposed an amendment to do so.
Jul 11, 2024 / Chip Gibbons
Jack Dorsey’s Embrace of Crypto-Libertarianism Jack Dorsey’s Embrace of Crypto-Libertarianism
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, David Gerard on Jack Dorsey’s decision to leave Bluesky.
Jul 11, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx
The Rise and Fall of the Marvel Cinematic Universe The Rise and Fall of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
How a movie studio and its head honcho redefined moviemaking for the worst.
Jul 11, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Kyle Paoletta
Donald Trump’s New Strategy: Act Normal Donald Trump’s New Strategy: Act Normal
With the opposition in disarray, Trump and his campaign have begun exhibiting unusual restraint in hopes of expanding his support.
Jul 11, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
An Open Letter to the President of the United States An Open Letter to the President of the United States
There are worse things in life than a comfortable retirement.
Jul 10, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky