Society

West Point graduates throw their caps

Affirmative Action—but Only for Military Academies Affirmative Action—but Only for Military Academies

In a footnote, the Supreme Court directs Black and brown advancement away from civilian universities and into a uniform.

Jun 29, 2023 / Spencer Ackerman

Ketanji Brown Jackson, associate justice of the US Supreme Court

“A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent “A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent

The justice did not mince words in her dissent of the conservative supermajority's decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.

Jun 29, 2023 / Ketanji Brown Jackson

Donald Trump speaking in front of an American flag.

Trump Staffers Claim to Be Shocked That He Sexualized Ivanka Trump Staffers Claim to Be Shocked That He Sexualized Ivanka

Those who cared about Trump’s sexual perversion knew. Those who wanted White House jobs pretended not to.

Jun 29, 2023 / Joan Walsh

A protester holds a sign reading

The Supreme Court Has Killed Affirmative Action. Mediocre Whites Can Rest Easier. The Supreme Court Has Killed Affirmative Action. Mediocre Whites Can Rest Easier.

The court ended one of our most effective social justice policies because anything that isn’t seen to primarily benefit white people is anathema to this country.

Jun 29, 2023 / Elie Mystal for The Nation

Visitors walk past the New York Stock Exchange

The Right Hates Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing. The Left Should, Too. The Right Hates Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing. The Left Should, Too.

If the right really understood ESG, they would celebrate it, not denounce it.

Jun 29, 2023 / Brad Swanson

Youth Court

In Youth Courts, Teenage Judges Hear Your Case In Youth Courts, Teenage Judges Hear Your Case

With volunteers in middle and high school, approximately 1,400 teen courts in the US allow young people to be defended, prosecuted, and sentenced by their peers.

Jun 29, 2023 / StudentNation / Emily Aikens

Kennedy Welcoming The Leaders Of The 1963 Civil Rights March On Washington

From Full Employment to Racial Democracy From Full Employment to Racial Democracy

In the second half of the 20th century, Black politics began to shift away from its focus on economic inequality.

Jun 29, 2023 / Column / Adolph Reed Jr.

In Israel, Palestinian Imprisonment Continues Even After Death

In Israel, Palestinian Imprisonment Continues Even After Death In Israel, Palestinian Imprisonment Continues Even After Death

The policy of postmortem detention leaves grieving families without closure. 

Jun 29, 2023 / Nevin Kallepalli

New York City Council candidate Yusef Salaam

From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration

Falsely imprisoned as one of the “Central Park Five,” Yusef Salaam will likely become Harlem’s next city council member. His top antagonist, Donald Trump, is likely heading to pris...

Jun 28, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

After the Deluge: Turkey Extends Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Rule After the Deluge: Turkey Extends Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Rule

With his opposition defeated and demoralized, Turkey's autocratic president now has a free hand.

Jun 28, 2023 / Kaya Genç

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