San Jose State Will Build a Parking Structure on Hallowed Ground San Jose State Will Build a Parking Structure on Hallowed Ground
By paving a historic track to put up a parking lot, the school is erasing history.
Apr 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Letters From the April 22, 2019, Issue Letters From the April 22, 2019, Issue
Led astray by the third way… Walker’s downfall… Nuclear insanity… Making scammers pay…
Apr 4, 2019 / Our Readers
American Meritocracy Is a Myth American Meritocracy Is a Myth
Recent scandals in politics and higher education show how the rich perpetuate inequality in the US.
Apr 2, 2019 / Rajan Menon
What 16 Young People Think About the Green New Deal What 16 Young People Think About the Green New Deal
“This legislation is not only about saving the planet. It is about reimagining the way that we live.”
Apr 1, 2019 / StudentNation / StudentNation
As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political
To care for, protect, and prepare our children for adulthood, black moms cannot merely accept the world as it is.
Mar 27, 2019 / Feature / Dani McClain
All Families Should Be Able to Afford Childcare, and Here’s How All Families Should Be Able to Afford Childcare, and Here’s How
A new bill would also make sure childcare providers earn a living wage.
Mar 22, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
The Admissions Scandal Is About Parental Narcissism—and the Schools’ Complicity The Admissions Scandal Is About Parental Narcissism—and the Schools’ Complicity
This is what college looks like for entitled parents who don’t care about education, and whose children don’t care either.
Mar 21, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The College-Admissions Scandal The College-Admissions Scandal
Admissions advantages rich kids enjoy Were hardly sufficient for one wealthy faction. Through cheating and bribing they paid to create Their very own form of affirmative action.
Mar 21, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood
Amy Wilentz on bribery and cheating, Rebecca Grant on abortion in Mississippi, and Bryce Covert on Medicaid in Arkansas.
Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Life in the Stupidverse Continues Life in the Stupidverse Continues
Another week with Donald Trump and his merry band of idiots.
Mar 19, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow