BuzzFeed’s Epic Fail Is Bad News BuzzFeed’s Epic Fail Is Bad News
The shuttering of the online publication's news division is yet more evidence of a corporate landscape dangerously hostile to the act of journalism.
Apr 25, 2023 / Maria Bustillos
When You Buy a Book, You Can Loan It to Anyone. This Judge Says Libraries Can’t. Why Not? When You Buy a Book, You Can Loan It to Anyone. This Judge Says Libraries Can’t. Why Not?
The lawsuit against Controlled Digital Lending is about giving corporations—rather than readers, buyers, borrowers, or authors—control over content.
Apr 20, 2023 / Michelle M. Wu
This New Magazine Aims to Be a Home for the Black Left This New Magazine Aims to Be a Home for the Black Left
The thousands who were mobilized by George Floyd’s murder need a place to debate strategy and stay engaged. Hammer & Hope wants to be just that.
Apr 11, 2023 / Dani McClain
In a World On Fire, What Do We Owe Each Other? In a World On Fire, What Do We Owe Each Other?
Being concerned about things beyond the boundaries of your life is a fundamental obligation of anyone who considers themself a global citizen.
Apr 4, 2023 / Nanjala Nyabola
Just Because ChatBots Can’t Think Doesn’t Mean They Can’t Lie Just Because ChatBots Can’t Think Doesn’t Mean They Can’t Lie
Or that they haven’t already started to pollute Google searches. And if publishers win their lawsuit against the Internet Archive, verifying facts and quotes will get a lot harder.
Mar 17, 2023 / Maria Bustillos
Meet the YouTube Bros Who Might Help Trump Win in 2024 Meet the YouTube Bros Who Might Help Trump Win in 2024
The NELK boys are worshipped by millions of young men and are closely tied to the MAGA movement. Democrats should start paying attention.
Mar 3, 2023 / Ari Rabin-Havt
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Cool the Planet? Can Artificial Intelligence Help Cool the Planet?
To some activists, ChatGPT seems like a useful tool for the climate movement. But skeptics warn that the benefits are outweighed by the costs—including misinformation and increased...
Mar 2, 2023 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
I Signed the “New York Times” Open Letter. I Have More to Say. I Signed the “New York Times” Open Letter. I Have More to Say.
The Times is not alone in its obscene coverage of transgender people.
Feb 23, 2023 / Hanna Phifer
The Supreme Court Just Heard 2 Cases That Could Break the Internet The Supreme Court Just Heard 2 Cases That Could Break the Internet
At the heart of the cases is whether social media companies like YouTube and Twitter should be held accountable for their users’ posts.
Feb 23, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue
The pink tide and democracy… Netizen power… The rules of the game…
Jan 26, 2023 / Our Readers