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Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue Letters From the February 6/13, 2023, Issue

The pink tide and democracy… Netizen power… The rules of the game…

Jan 26, 2023 / Our Readers

TikTok

The Growing Political Power of TikTok The Growing Political Power of TikTok

As Twitter loses its most active users and with young people favoring short-form video, the role TikTok plays in elections is likely only going to get larger. 

Jan 25, 2023 / StudentNation / Sofia Andrade

Victor Navasky Recognized the Power of Cartooning

Victor Navasky Recognized the Power of Cartooning Victor Navasky Recognized the Power of Cartooning

The former Nation editor and publisher’s book The Art of Controversy prods what gives political cartoons the power to excite violent passion.

Jan 25, 2023 / Obituary / Jeet Heer

Biden’s Former Covid Czar Steps Up to Run the Show

Biden’s Former Covid Czar Steps Up to Run the Show Biden’s Former Covid Czar Steps Up to Run the Show

As public health remains an ongoing concern, Biden’s next chief of staff enters his new role with a record of privatization.

Jan 25, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

President Fayneese Miller of Hamline University

After an Art Controversy, Hamline Faculty Urge Their President to Resign After an Art Controversy, Hamline Faculty Urge Their President to Resign

Many professors said the mishandling of an incident where an adjunct displayed an image of the Prophet Muhammad is dividing the community.

Jan 24, 2023 / David M. Perry

Too Violent?

Too Violent? Too Violent?

The antique NFL.

Jan 24, 2023 / OppArt / Rob Rogers

Banners on Harvard's campus

Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine

If even a highly respected establishment figure like Ken Roth can be targeted for speaking out against Israel’s abuse of Palestinian human rights, where does that leave student org...

Jan 24, 2023 / Nadine Bahour and Shraddha Joshi

The Enduring Stench of Jerry Jones’s Politics

The Enduring Stench of Jerry Jones’s Politics The Enduring Stench of Jerry Jones’s Politics

The owner of Dallas Cowboys has never hired a Black head coach—and the team hasn’t won a championship in 27 years.

Jan 24, 2023 / Dave Zirin

Former New York City comptroller Scott M. Stringer

How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct? How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct?

Scott Stringer’s lawsuit against a woman who described being sexually harassed by him is a case study in what not to do.

Jan 24, 2023 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Kevin McCarthy under a sign that reads

Why Do Republicans Want to Kill Their Voters? Why Do Republicans Want to Kill Their Voters?

The GOP’s pro-smoking crusade is the latest case of conservatives revolting against science to harm their followers.

Jan 23, 2023 / Joan Walsh

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