The Practical Politics of Police Abolition The Practical Politics of Police Abolition
In Becoming an Abolitionist, Derecka Purnell examines how one cannot separate putting an end to policing from broader struggles for freedom.
Mar 9, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Matthew Clair
Free Brittney Griner Free Brittney Griner
Russia’s jailing of the basketball star is an injustice that requires an international response.
Mar 8, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Mitch McConnell and Ketanji Brown Jackson Mitch McConnell and Ketanji Brown Jackson
If Mitch controlled the Senate, how would he Explain why Jackson’s hearings weren’t to be? No hearings while the French election nears? No hearings held in even-numbered years?…
Mar 8, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
American Targets American Targets
Gun violence in America continues to rise.
Mar 7, 2022 / OppArt / Patricia Bellucci
We Live in a World of Displacement We Live in a World of Displacement
The number of people forcibly displaced by war, persecution, general violence, or human rights violations last year swelled to a staggering 84 million—a number only expected to gro...
Mar 7, 2022 / Nick Turse
Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden
From police reform to voting rights, Black voters are still waiting for action from the administration they helped put in power.
Mar 4, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal
Even Pro-Lifers Help Loved Ones Who Need an Abortion Even Pro-Lifers Help Loved Ones Who Need an Abortion
A new study shows that those who call abortion murder are still willing to lend a helping hand, when things hit close to home.
Mar 3, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine
The Western media’s double standard is on full display amid Ukraine war coverage.
Mar 2, 2022 / Ishmael N. Daro
Afghan Refugees in Ukraine Are Reliving a Nightmare Afghan Refugees in Ukraine Are Reliving a Nightmare
Hundreds of people who escaped the Taliban now found themselves fleeing another war.
Mar 1, 2022 / Ruchi Kumar and Ivan Flores
Family Lawyers Are Disappearing in Rural New York Family Lawyers Are Disappearing in Rural New York
A shortage of children’s attorneys is costing families their kids.
Feb 28, 2022 / Tracy Tullis