Racism and Discrimination

Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New ‘Lost Cause’?

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 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 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 ‘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 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 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 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 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

John Catanzara

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.

Farewell to a Monster

Farewell to a Monster Farewell to a Monster

The past four years have been a collective stress test. The damage is extensive, and it will take a long time for us to heal from Trump’s dismal presidency.

Jan 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

x