The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving
The Dallas Mavericks guard could’ve left the NBA a villain, but he’s now played long enough to become a hero.
Jun 6, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Is Donald Trump Really a Male Icon? I Hope to God Not. Is Donald Trump Really a Male Icon? I Hope to God Not.
I hate gender stereotyping. But I’m a boomer, and the fake-tanned, fake-haired coward is the opposite of a manly man from our generation.
Jun 4, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Addiction to Blockbuster Franchises Is Killing Hollywood Addiction to Blockbuster Franchises Is Killing Hollywood
Corporate consolidation means tired and increasingly unpopular sequels.
Jun 3, 2024 / Jeet Heer
With Trump’s Conviction, the 2024 Presidential Election Is Finally Launched With Trump’s Conviction, the 2024 Presidential Election Is Finally Launched
The Manhattan court case clarifies the stakes—and gives a chance for a Biden reboot.
May 31, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Greatest Liar of All Time Gets a Criminal Conviction The Greatest Liar of All Time Gets a Criminal Conviction
All of Trump’s—and his lawyer’s—projection failed, and he was convicted of all 34 felony counts.
May 30, 2024 / Joan Walsh
In Maria Ressa’s Philippines In Maria Ressa’s Philippines
The Nobel Prize–winning journalist's memoir offers a portrait of a country's struggles to battle the forces of populism and social media.
May 29, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Noah Flora
The Upside-Down Ethics of “The Washington Post” The Upside-Down Ethics of “The Washington Post”
The newspaper sat on the Alito flag news for three and a half years. The story reveals how clinging to a notion of journalistic impartiality can harm basic reporting.
May 29, 2024 / Chris Lehmann