Why California Voters Recalled Chesa Boudin Why California Voters Recalled Chesa Boudin
The ousting of the progressive San Francisco district attorney suggests that Democrats have failed to win the public with their messaging on criminal justice.
Jun 9, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
John Nichols on Crime and the Democrats, Plus Sarah Posner on Sex and the Southern Baptists John Nichols on Crime and the Democrats, Plus Sarah Posner on Sex and the Southern Baptists
Writers join the Start Making Sense podcast to discuss Tuesday’s primaries in California and the scandal that could shake the Christian right.
Jun 9, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Say Their Names: Uvalde Victims Say Their Names: Uvalde Victims
Remembering victims of another mass shooting.
Jun 8, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
The January 6 Committee’s Audience Won’t Match Watergate’s. But It Should. The January 6 Committee’s Audience Won’t Match Watergate’s. But It Should.
Republicans have already accepted Trump’s “big lie” that the television landscape has changed.
Jun 7, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Disturbing Reason the Uvalde Police Won’t Be Held Accountable The Disturbing Reason the Uvalde Police Won’t Be Held Accountable
Thanks to an old Supreme Court case, Uvalde parents will have a hard time convincing courts to hold police liable for failing to protect their kids.
Jun 7, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Why the Internet Sided With Johnny Depp Why the Internet Sided With Johnny Depp
In a he said/she said scenario, we tend to believe him, regardless of our own gender.
Jun 6, 2022 / Kate Manne
The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right
By embracing bigotry, Libertarians are poised to help reelect Trump.
Jun 6, 2022 / Jeet Heer
How Fox News Distorts the Truth About Asylum How Fox News Distorts the Truth About Asylum
The right-wing media and politicians show zero sympathy for the refugees at our border.
Jun 6, 2022 / James North