My Grandmother, Icon of Palestinian Resilience My Grandmother, Icon of Palestinian Resilience
In her 103 years, my grandmother Rifqa el-Kurd survived the Nakba, occupation, and annexation—and never stopped struggling for justice.
Jul 1, 2020 / Mohammed El-Kurd
Online Learning Isn’t Even Remotely Equal Online Learning Isn’t Even Remotely Equal
We can’t just ignore it: Not every student has access to the same resources. But they should.
Jul 1, 2020 / Mary Retta
Silver Linings on a River Silver Linings on a River
Scenes from a pandemic: 14
Jul 1, 2020 / Vasia Markides
Is America Redeemable? Is America Redeemable?
The US can’t break its headlong rush into failed statehood without addressing the demands of the people this country has failed from its very inception.
Jul 1, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon
Diaspora Organizations Are Stepping Into the Void on Covid-19 Diaspora Organizations Are Stepping Into the Void on Covid-19
Where national governments have failed, diaspora networks are finding ways to provide PPE, financial help, and other mutual aid.
Jul 1, 2020 / Annette Lin
Why Are Federal Jurists Cheering on Voter Suppression in Wisconsin? Why Are Federal Jurists Cheering on Voter Suppression in Wisconsin?
An appeals court ruling restricts early voting and tells Trump backers it’s cool to assault voting rights for partisan purposes.
Jun 30, 2020 / John Nichols
How Progressive Victories Blow Up the Conventional Wisdom How Progressive Victories Blow Up the Conventional Wisdom
Establishment candidates deaf to the demand for change are courting defeat.
Jun 30, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Be a ‘Model Minority’ When You Could Dismantle White Supremacy? Why Be a ‘Model Minority’ When You Could Dismantle White Supremacy?
Too many Asian Americans have put proximity to whiteness over solidarity with Black people. It’s time for a radical readjustment.
Jun 30, 2020 / Dae Shik Kim Jr.
The Shadow Court Cementing Trump’s Immigration Policy The Shadow Court Cementing Trump’s Immigration Policy
The Board of Immigration Appeals, once an impartial appellate court, has become a new front in the Trump administration’s war against migrants.
Jun 30, 2020 / Felipe de la Hoz
Temper, Temper Temper, Temper
With SCOTUS rulings seen as Trump defeats, Trump answered with a burst of angry tweets. At West Point, he prepared to look like Caesar. Instead his ramp walk showed a fragile geeze…
Jun 30, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin