Media

Flooding in Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic

When climate coverage ignores the Global South, it’s bad for everyone.

Jul 15, 2021 / Saleemul Huq and Mark Hertsgaard

What Will Be the Language of Our Digital Future?

What Will Be the Language of Our Digital Future? What Will Be the Language of Our Digital Future?

Without online diversity, only a handful of people will dictate the fate of the world.

Jul 15, 2021 / Feature / Nanjala Nyabola

Mother of James De la Rosa places flowers on her son's grave

The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims

The systematic deletion of Latinx people by government databases, media organizations, and Hollywood has enabled killer cops, inhumane immigration policies, and more.

Jul 14, 2021 / Roberto Lovato

What Next for Haiti?

What Next for Haiti? What Next for Haiti?

The announced arrests didn’t solve the murder of Jovenel Moïse. Nor do they address the deeper problems of a country where the presidency has become a business, not a duty.

Jul 12, 2021 / Amy Wilentz

Donald Trump in front of reporters

Yes, Tomorrow Will Be Worse—Because of Journalism Like This Yes, Tomorrow Will Be Worse—Because of Journalism Like This

White House reporters are still confusing leaks and controversy with the stories most important for them to cover.

Jul 12, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Richard Wright

Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project

The Depression-era Federal Writers’ Project created jobs, fought disinformation, and gave voice to the voiceless. We need all of the above now more than ever.

Jul 12, 2021 / David Kipen

Randi Weingarten

Randi Weingarten Rips CRT Critics for ‘Trying to Stop Us From Teaching Students Accurate History’ Randi Weingarten Rips CRT Critics for ‘Trying to Stop Us From Teaching Students Accurate History’

The political and media elites that are whipping up anger over Critical Race Theory are furious with a teachers union leader for exposing their lies.

Jul 9, 2021 / John Nichols

Abbott’s Habit

Abbott’s Habit Abbott’s Habit

Tricked-out Exxon. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of July 5.

Jul 9, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Gaza Is Still Under Attack—but You Wouldn’t Know It From the Media

Gaza Is Still Under Attack—but You Wouldn’t Know It From the Media Gaza Is Still Under Attack—but You Wouldn’t Know It From the Media

A young medical student speaks out about life in the besieged Strip, the persistence of Israeli attacks, and the need for real solidarity.

Jul 6, 2021 / Amal Haddad

The Biden Administration and Congress Have a Chance to Tame Big Tech

The Biden Administration and Congress Have a Chance to Tame Big Tech The Biden Administration and Congress Have a Chance to Tame Big Tech

Technology companies in particular have established anticompetitive policies that for too long have gone unchecked.

Jun 29, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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