Bernie’s Greatest Weakness Bernie’s Greatest Weakness
Race and gender issues frequently seem like an afterthought to him, and he doesn’t embrace them with anywhere near the fervor he devotes to economic inequality.
Jan 22, 2016 / Kathleen Geier
Should Anti-Abortion Activists Be Allowed to Harass Preschoolers? Should Anti-Abortion Activists Be Allowed to Harass Preschoolers?
A charter school in DC has unwittingly been drawn into the controversy over Planned Parenthood.
Jan 22, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Planned Parenthood to Undercover Video Group: We’ll See You in Court Planned Parenthood to Undercover Video Group: We’ll See You in Court
Planned Parenthood has filed a massive lawsuit accusing the Center for Medical Progress of instigating a “a complex criminal enterprise.”
Jan 15, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon
Doug Henwood ignores everything good Hillary Clinton has ever done—and neglects the double binds and difficulties women face in public life.
Jan 15, 2016 / Katha Pollitt
David Bowie Set Off My Inner Squeal David Bowie Set Off My Inner Squeal
As I was growing up in 1960s England, Bowie gave me room to find myself.
Jan 14, 2016 / Laura Flanders
Why the Mainstream Media Adore Megyn Kelly Why the Mainstream Media Adore Megyn Kelly
The Fox News anchor earns undeserved praise simply for not being the worst of the worst.
Jan 13, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody
The second season is even better—more expansive, textured, and emotional—than the first.
Jan 11, 2016 / Alisa Solomon
Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary
Socialist feminism assumes that redistribution is the best way to improve life for women. Clinton has demonstrated contempt for turning this project into policy.
Jan 5, 2016 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again
A necessary antidote to buffoonery and cynicism.
Jan 4, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Year When Students of Color Put Campuses on Notice The Year When Students of Color Put Campuses on Notice
Administrators’ vague rhetoric about diversity and inclusion won’t end a growing movement to make universities reimagine themselves.
Dec 30, 2015 / Jailyn Gladney