An Experiment in Tribally Owned Internet An Experiment in Tribally Owned Internet
On reservations across the country, tribes are using federal grants to create their own Internet providers. But it takes more than money to get a community online.
Feb 20, 2024 / Feature / Evan Malmgren
The Divided Landscape of Indian American Politics The Divided Landscape of Indian American Politics
The Desi diaspora is both rising up and fracturing on issues of religion, race, and caste, with far-reaching implications for US politics.
RFK Jr. Has Lost His Way RFK Jr. Has Lost His Way
A Super Bowl ad that defiled his assassinated uncle’s memory was paid for by a super PAC funded by one of Donald Trump’s largest donors.
Feb 12, 2024 / Joan Walsh
It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story? It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story?
Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
Feb 7, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
The Rise of Authoritarian Journalism in France The Rise of Authoritarian Journalism in France
In French newsrooms and radio studios, unconditional support for Israel is the norm and part of a wider lurch to the right.
Feb 7, 2024 / Serge Halimi and Pierre Rimbert
When Wearing a Sweater Is Antisemitic When Wearing a Sweater Is Antisemitic
The singer Kiana Lede wore a black-and-white cardigan to sing the US national anthem, riling up the reactionary right and supporters of the Israeli state.
Feb 6, 2024 / Dave Zirin
An Essential Intervention on Behalf of Embattled Palestinian Journalists An Essential Intervention on Behalf of Embattled Palestinian Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists has just committed $300,000 to an emergency fund to aid journalists working in Gaza.
Feb 5, 2024 / John Nichols
Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard? Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard?
He’s a distinguished scholar, director of Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies, and former president of the American Academy for Jewish Research. But Bill Ackman doesn’t like him.
Feb 2, 2024 / Eric Alterman
How AI Is Transforming the Way Political Campaigns Work How AI Is Transforming the Way Political Campaigns Work
The future is arriving—and we’d better watch out.
Feb 1, 2024 / Micah L. Sifry
Victor Pickard on What’s Really Killing the News Media Victor Pickard on What’s Really Killing the News Media
On this episode of the Tech Won't Save Us podcast, a discussion on the crisis in journalism.
Feb 1, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx