Beneath Amitav Ghosh’s Gentle Tone Smolders a Polemical Fire Beneath Amitav Ghosh’s Gentle Tone Smolders a Polemical Fire
The author of Gun Island derides the liberal moralizing of the refugee crisis.
Oct 4, 2019 / Kanishk Tharoor
Our Children Will Be Casualties of Trump’s Presidency Our Children Will Be Casualties of Trump’s Presidency
This administration is jeopardizing their future by rolling back environmental policies and slashing education budgets.
Oct 4, 2019 / Frida Berrigan
Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen? Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen?
Despite attempts to ban arms exports, European countries remain important weapons suppliers to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Oct 4, 2019 / Romain Mielcarek
The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP
Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to bring Pompeo and Pence down with him.
Oct 3, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations
Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?
Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
Puzzle No. 3512 Puzzle No. 3512
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Chinese food (mostly chicken) hardens political philosopher (9,6) 9 Janelle Monáe eating fruit (5) 10 Display web…
Oct 3, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney
Chesa Boudin is the child of political radicals who were imprisoned when he was young. Now he’s running to transform his city’s criminal justice system—from the inside.
Oct 3, 2019 / Jimmy Tobias
A Sexual Assault Memoir Women Deserve A Sexual Assault Memoir Women Deserve
Chanel Miller’s brilliant account of her assault by Stanford swimmer Brock Turner questions the way we treat sexual assault—and sex itself.
Oct 3, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student
We talked to Jennifer Morton about her new book, Moving Up, and how philosophers can do a better job of addressing life under capitalism.
Oct 3, 2019 / Q&A / Elena Botella