UNRWA’s Demise Would Be Catastrophic for Gaza UNRWA’s Demise Would Be Catastrophic for Gaza
The evidence that led to the suspension of aid to the relief agency is questionable. The disaster that would befall Palestinians if it goes away is not.
Feb 12, 2024 / Louis Charbonneau
The Struggle to Save Berkeley’s People’s Park The Struggle to Save Berkeley’s People’s Park
After a police raid in early January, razor wire was erected and homeless residents removed. “This is, unfortunately, something that’s not unique to Berkeley.”
Feb 12, 2024 / StudentNation / Shaanth Nanguneri
Surviving an Era of Pervasive Nuclear Instability Surviving an Era of Pervasive Nuclear Instability
A call for grassroots activism.
Feb 12, 2024 / Michael T. Klare
Helen Garner’s Alienating Domesticity Helen Garner’s Alienating Domesticity
In her novel The Children’s Bach, the Australian writer conjures a relentless portrait of the comforts and restrictions of family life.
Feb 12, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Isabella Trimboli
Report From the Rafah Crossing: An Interview With Jeff Merkley Report From the Rafah Crossing: An Interview With Jeff Merkley
The Oregon senator who tried to get into Gaza explains what he saw and learned.
Feb 9, 2024 / Q&A / Jon Wiener
The Super Bowl of Gambling The Super Bowl of Gambling
The gambling industry has consumed the sports world, so of course, the Super Bowl is in Las Vegas.
Feb 9, 2024 / Dave Zirin
All Crumbley Now All Crumbley Now
The soft fascism of false equivalencies.
Feb 9, 2024 / Steve Brodner
The Race to Take Over George Santos’s Seat Heats Up The Race to Take Over George Santos’s Seat Heats Up
Polls show Democrat Tom Suozzi up by four points over Republican Mazi Pilip, which is not a great sign for the former incumbent. But Suozzi has the money to take over the airwaves.
Feb 9, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Who Were the Real 49ers? Who Were the Real 49ers?
Fans of the San Francisco 49ers may feel like their team name is less racist than the “Chiefs,” but given the bloody history of the Gold Rush, they shouldn’t be so smug.
Feb 9, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith
Biden’s Abortion Ambivalence Is Self-Defeating Biden’s Abortion Ambivalence Is Self-Defeating
The pro-choice majority will be mobilized by clarity, not equivocation.
Feb 9, 2024 / Jeet Heer