Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency? Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency?
The new White House chief of staff is alienating congressional Democrats and progressives.
Apr 3, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens
California is one of the most progressive states in the union. It shouldn’t have one of the oldest senators.
Apr 3, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Violence Addiction Deity Violence Addiction Deity
God, guns, and (a deadly) country.
Apr 3, 2023 / OppArt / Chee Bravo
Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated
With support from readers, a legendary progressive publication lives to fight another day.
Apr 3, 2023 / Jim Hightower
The Giants of Local Journalism Are Not Being Replaced The Giants of Local Journalism Are Not Being Replaced
There will never be another reporter like Chuck Johnson, and democracy will suffer for it.
Apr 3, 2023 / Obituary / Kathleen McLaughlin
US Policy Caused the Deaths of 39 Migrants in Juárez US Policy Caused the Deaths of 39 Migrants in Juárez
The Biden administration’s offshoring of US asylum obligations is killing people, not deterring them.
Apr 3, 2023 / Alejandra Oliva
Want to Solve the Maternal Health Care Crisis? Listen to Black Birth Workers Want to Solve the Maternal Health Care Crisis? Listen to Black Birth Workers
“We are the solutions. We need more investment. And the way that we practice birthing, pregnancy, and reproductive health care in our overarching wellness—this is the way to go.”
Apr 3, 2023 / Regina Mahone
The Mind-Bending Fiction of Mircea Cărtărescu The Mind-Bending Fiction of Mircea Cărtărescu
In his postmodern epic Solenoid, the Romanian novelist offers us an extraordinary and baroque elaboration of a subjectivity less than ordinary.
Apr 3, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Will Self
The Media’s Recent Turn to “Climate Optimism” Is a Cruel Fantasy The Media’s Recent Turn to “Climate Optimism” Is a Cruel Fantasy
Beneath the upbeat messaging, the latest UN climate report makes it clear that while the means to save the planet may still be available, the political will is nowhere in sight.
Apr 3, 2023 / Wen Stephenson
The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun
In New York, the real estate industry and the politicians in its pocket both reign supreme. These tenants have a plan to change that forever.
Apr 3, 2023 / Feature / Molly Crabapple