Pankaj Mishra’s Novel of Intellectuals and Influencers Pankaj Mishra’s Novel of Intellectuals and Influencers
Mishra’s first work of fiction in over a decade examines how ideas circulate in an age of social media and “ideas festivals.”
Oct 3, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Wilson
Remembering Frank Watkins, Longtime Lieutenant to Jesse Jackson Remembering Frank Watkins, Longtime Lieutenant to Jesse Jackson
Though he preferred to work behind the scenes, Watkins was a crucial force in opening the Democratic Party to Black leadership—and pulling it to the left.
Sep 30, 2022 / Kevin Alexander Gray
What the Government Never Learned From Puerto Rico What the Government Never Learned From Puerto Rico
Five years after Category 5 Hurricane María, Puerto Rico still wasn’t ready for the Category 1 Fiona. Why can’t federal and local governments be trusted to lead recovery?
Sep 30, 2022 / Photo Essay / Israel Meléndez Ayala
Putin’s Support Among the Far Right Is Splintering Putin’s Support Among the Far Right Is Splintering
The new Italian leader is still pro-NATO, but the broader right is divided.
Sep 30, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions? Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions?
The California governor recently signed two bills making it easier to build affordable housing. But the state's highly visible encampments may undercut his national reputation.
Sep 30, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
It’s Official: America Is an Oligarchy It’s Official: America Is an Oligarchy
The Congressional Budget Office confirms that the rich exponentially increased their share of America’s wealth over the past 30 years.
Sep 29, 2022 / John Nichols
Keir Starmer Might Win Power—but Can He Do Anything With It? Keir Starmer Might Win Power—but Can He Do Anything With It?
The British Labour Party leader is sounding more like a prime minister, but will he be up for the hard fights ahead?
Sep 29, 2022 / Bhaskar Sunkara
For the First Time, the Federal Government Will Help Poor Families Get Diapers For the First Time, the Federal Government Will Help Poor Families Get Diapers
Diaper need can worsen everything from children’s sleep to parents’ mental health. Now, the Administration for Children and Families will give out $8 million to start addressing it...
Sep 28, 2022 / Bryce Covert
Jackson Mississippi’s Poisoned Water Jackson Mississippi’s Poisoned Water
System failures, systemic racism.
Sep 28, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper