The New “Lavender Scare” in America’s Schools The New “Lavender Scare” in America’s Schools
Modern anti-gay legislation mirrors the mass hysteria of the Lavender Scare, when thousands of gay people were fired or forced to resign from their jobs.
Dec 20, 2023 / StudentNation / Ariana Lee
The Contempt for Democracy Driving the Anti-Abortion Movement The Contempt for Democracy Driving the Anti-Abortion Movement
As pro-choice advocates plan more statewide initiatives protecting abortion rights, opponents say victory lies in stopping citizens from voting on the issue directly.
Dec 19, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Fighting Book Bans in Kentucky Schools—and Beyond Fighting Book Bans in Kentucky Schools—and Beyond
The Boyle County School District quietly quietly banned more than 100 books, citing anti-trans bill SB 150. But a local campaign by students and their peers successfully pushed ba...
Dec 19, 2023 / StudentNation / Ramona Pierce
Biden’s Decision to Skip New Hampshire Is “Political Malpractice” Biden’s Decision to Skip New Hampshire Is “Political Malpractice”
Politics / December 18, 2023 Biden’s Decision to Skip New Hampshire Is “Political Malpractice” Grassroots Democrats can save him with a write-in campaign. But avoiding a battle…
Dec 18, 2023 / John Nichols
Moms for Liberty Isn’t Going Anywhere Moms for Liberty Isn’t Going Anywhere
The more bitterness and resentment about public schools the group can generate, the easier it will be to privatize education—a long-standing goal for its deep-pocketed backers.
Dec 15, 2023 / Jennifer C. Berkshire and Jack Schneider
Biden Is Struggling to Gain Ground in the West Biden Is Struggling to Gain Ground in the West
In key swing states like Arizona, the president’s prospects in 2024 are hardly a sure thing.
Dec 15, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
We Have Mounting Proof That Cruel Men Control Women’s Bodies in Red States We Have Mounting Proof That Cruel Men Control Women’s Bodies in Red States
In Texas and Ohio, the suffering of Kate Cox and Brittany Watts foreshadows a grim future for women there. And maybe in blue states too.
Dec 13, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Israel Is Bombing Southern Gaza Israel Is Bombing Southern Gaza
Civilians with no place left to move to are doomed.
Dec 13, 2023 / OppArt / Honey Goudard