The Strange Thrills of “The Crown”
While the infighting and personal lives of the British royals is boring, their desperate struggle to protect the monarchy makes for fine television.
Gary YoungeElections
Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism
Riled up anti-choice activists ensure that the fight over abortion will continue to dominate elections.
Jeet HeerAbortion
“Restore Roe” Is Not the Answer to the Abortion Access Crisis
We deserve better than the return of a law that never worked for everyone.
Mary DrummerLGBTQ Activism
I’m the Proud Dad of a Drag Queen—and I Want a Better World for My Kid
Why are many thoughtful, well-educated people so ready to lump drag queens, nonbinary, and transgender people in a single rejectable category?
Ira ChernusRemembering Victor Navasky
Victor Navasky: An Avatar of the American Left, 1932–2023
Editor of The Nation, 1978–1995; editorial director and publisher, 1995–2005.
Kai BirdVictor Navasky, Who Saved “The Nation,” Tried to Save the World
A brief note on a 40-year apprenticeship.
D.D. GuttenplanCulture
The Anxious Influences of Netflix’s “White Noise”
What has Noah Baumbach wrought in his adaptation of the 1985 postmodern novel?
Vikram Murthi
Rush Limbaugh’s Toxic Legacy
The more unpleasant side of Limbaugh does not appear in his new posthumous book, but it is hard to not think about its influence.
Nathan Robinson
What Does It Take to Win?
In his new history of American politics, Timothy Shenk examines the past and future of political realignments.
Kim Phillips-FeinPolitics
Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship?
The governor’s stubborn embrace of her pick for chief judge has already revealed some troubling truths about her political instincts—and beliefs.
Elie Mystal
Did Twitter Let Trump Post His Way Into a Coup?
The January 6 report omits the committee’s own analysis of the role social media played in the insurrection at the US Capitol.
Chris Lehmann
Is the Respect for Marriage Act a Win for the Right?
While the legislation was intended as a buttress against Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, activists have criticized the RFMA for including religious liberty exemptions.
Theia ChatelleWorld
The Department of Defense Has Delivered Another Massive Intelligence Failure
Chinese emissions represent at least as great a threat to US security as the multitude of weapons enumerated in the Pentagon’s 2022 report—so why was it not addressed?
Michael T. Klare
Argentina’s World Cup Hangover
After its thrilling victory on the world stage, the nation of Maradona and Messi gazes into the political abyss.
Jacob Sugarman
Brazil’s Shocking—but Not Surprising—Attempted Coup
The attacks in Brasilia failed, but Bolsonaro’s supporters are not going to go away quietly.
Michael FoxWatch and Listen
Listen: The Perversity of Moderate Democrats
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, we speak to Alexander Sammon about Kathy Hochul and Jeffrey Zients.
January 25, 2023
Listen: Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History
On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to 14-year NBA veteran and basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins about his new autobiography.
January 23, 2023
Listen: Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols discusses politics and Rick Wartzman comments on America’s biggest employer.
January 19, 2023
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