Computers Were Supposed to Be Good Computers Were Supposed to Be Good
Joy Lisi Rankin’s book on the history of personal computing looks at the technology’s forgotten democratic promise.
Jan 30, 2019 / Gillian Terzis
Why We Mourn the Loss of a Printed ‘Forward’ Why We Mourn the Loss of a Printed ‘Forward’
As the storied Jewish newspaper embraces a virtual existence, a vibrant, secular-socialist tradition retreats further into the past.
Jan 30, 2019 / Ross Perlin
Getting It White Getting It White
Just when you thought all was lost…
What Happens When Gentrification Comes to a Postindustrial City? What Happens When Gentrification Comes to a Postindustrial City?
New development in Worcester, Massachusetts, threatens the city’s poorest.
Jan 30, 2019 / Maia Hibbett
Massive Democracy-Reform Legislation Gets Its Day In Congress Massive Democracy-Reform Legislation Gets Its Day In Congress
And Republican protectors of the crooked system went off the deep end.
Jan 29, 2019 / George Zornick
El Salvador’s Pivotal Election El Salvador’s Pivotal Election
Is presidential candidate Nayib Bukele a social media-savvy maverick, or a shape-shifting political opportunist?
Jan 29, 2019 / Nelson Rauda and John Washington
A Former Boeing Executive Is Now Running the Pentagon A Former Boeing Executive Is Now Running the Pentagon
Patrick Shanahan, Trump’s new acting defense secretary, has spent an career serving the interests of Boeing’s bottom line. How will he serve the public instead?
Jan 29, 2019 / William D. Hartung and Mandy Smithberger
The Shutdown Taught Us About the Dignity of Work The Shutdown Taught Us About the Dignity of Work
An unanticipated civics lesson, courtesy of President Trump.
Jan 29, 2019 / Harry C. Boyte
Protest Is Coming to Super Bowl LIII Protest Is Coming to Super Bowl LIII
Inside and outside the NFL’s velvet rope, voices of dissent will be heard in Atlanta.
Jan 29, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Take Action Now: Say NO to the Trans Service Ban Take Action Now: Say NO to the Trans Service Ban
Protect trans rights by calling your senators and attending allyship courses.
Jan 29, 2019 / NationAction