Bad Henry’s Lesson: Henry Aaron 1934–2021 Bad Henry’s Lesson: Henry Aaron 1934–2021
For baseball’s Black superstar, being the best still wasn’t good enough.
Jan 25, 2021 / Gene Seymour
Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New ‘Lost Cause’? Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New ‘Lost Cause’?
Just as after the Civil War, desperate attempts to preserve white supremacy are being camouflaged as a valorous fight for a noble end.
Jan 25, 2021 / Kali Holloway
He Had a Hammer: Henry Aaron Presente He Had a Hammer: Henry Aaron Presente
As an icon passes away at 86, let’s remember him for more than home runs. Let’s remember the fact that he wore his scars borne of racism with defiance and pride.
Jan 23, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Capitol Offenses Capitol Offenses
Fired works. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of January 18.
Jan 22, 2021 / Steve Brodner
‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell ‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell
And what a relief to see Joe Biden already beginning to erase the grifter in chief’s toxic legacy.
Jan 22, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
How Georgia Went Blue How Georgia Went Blue
Democrats did what they had to do: beat back voter suppression and keep voter turnout high.
Jan 22, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Mother of Exiles Mother of Exiles
Hope and danger in the migrant’s journey.
Jan 21, 2021 / OppArt / Pamela Enriquez-Courts
Biden Must Face the Facts: Israel Is an Apartheid Regime Biden Must Face the Facts: Israel Is an Apartheid Regime
The leading human rights organization B’Tselem has now joined others in making that claim—one that will be difficult for the Biden administration to ignore or dismiss.
Jan 21, 2021 / Mitchell Plitnick
Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days
From reimagining the Postal Service to combating climate change to reforming OIRA, students across the country told us what they think Biden’s top priority should be.
Jan 20, 2021 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty
John Catanzara’s comments minimizing the Capitol rampage are a vivid example of the police’s double standard in America’s cities.
Jan 20, 2021 / J. Duncan Moore Jr.