The Wrong Lesson The Wrong Lesson
Returning to “business as usual” on US campuses is not only a medical danger but also poor pedagogy.
Sep 9, 2020 / StudentNation / Nathan Schneider
Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment
This is time when a moral voice is needed, not a cynical one.
Sep 9, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become
Revenue-producing sports like football and basketball are subsidizing the athletic endeavors of the country club set.
Sep 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next
“Nobody thinks that that’s a responsible way to carry out justice—shooting someone in the back [multiple] times,” says Mandela Barnes. “That’s beyond bad police work.”
Sep 8, 2020 / Q&A / John Nichols
Letters From the September 21/28, 2020, Issue Letters From the September 21/28, 2020, Issue
Prey without predators… The costs of long-term care…
Sep 8, 2020 / Our Readers
First Responders First Responders
We’re in it together, but the pandemic keeps impacting Black and brown communities disproportionately.
Sep 8, 2020 / OppArt / Robin Holder
Can the American University Be Saved? Can the American University Be Saved?
Covid-19 has revealed the glaring inequalities of higher ed in the United States and may push the system to the point of crisis.
Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner
C Pam Zhang’s Radical Retelling of Western Myths C Pam Zhang’s Radical Retelling of Western Myths
Her novel How Much of These Hills Is Gold follows two Chinese American siblings’ quest to find home amidst the prejudice and danger of the frontier.
Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Larissa Pham
The Whitelash Next Time The Whitelash Next Time
Whenever the pendulum swings toward Black equality and full citizenship, white supremacy mounts a counteroffensive.
Sep 8, 2020 / Column / Kali Holloway
Healing Blanket Project Healing Blanket Project
Penn Kemp (Canada), Monika Machon (UK), Lena Bartula (MX/USA), Paola Albert (MX), Judi Ross (MX/USA), Donnis Doyle (MX/USA)
Sep 7, 2020 / OppArt / Marietta Bernstorff