Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics
The former head of the NAACP is running for governor on a progressive platform that’s won endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and The Baltimore Sun.
Jun 25, 2018 / John Nichols
Another Black Teen’s Death by Police Brutality Drew Hundreds to Protest in Pittsburgh Another Black Teen’s Death by Police Brutality Drew Hundreds to Protest in Pittsburgh
The unarmed 17-year-old was shot in the back by police.
Jun 25, 2018 / StudentNation / Jordana Rosenfeld
Another School Shooting: A Student Responds Another School Shooting: A Student Responds
Nate (age 11) has been drawing editorial cartoons since he saw the 2016 debates.
Merkeldämmerung: The Transatlantic Right Has Germany’s Chancellor in Its Sights Merkeldämmerung: The Transatlantic Right Has Germany’s Chancellor in Its Sights
Angela Merkel’s hard-right opponents have a powerful ally in the Trump administration, which apparently sees itself as headquarters of a xenophobic, right-wing International.
Jun 22, 2018 / Paul Hockenos
Lessons From the Death of Seattle’s ‘Amazon’ Tax Lessons From the Death of Seattle’s ‘Amazon’ Tax
A strong housing movement needs strong politicians as allies.
Jun 22, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fights the Power Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fights the Power
The insurgent candidate from the Bronx is challenging Democrat Joseph Crowley with a scrappy grassroots campaign and a platform based on economic justice.
Jun 22, 2018 / Raina Lipsitz
After 2 Months of Unrest, Nicaragua Is at a Fateful Crossroads After 2 Months of Unrest, Nicaragua Is at a Fateful Crossroads
If there’s no negotiated peace with a return to order, the conflict could spin out of control, bringing the chronic violence and insecurity of the country’s northern neighbors.
Jun 22, 2018 / John Perry
Kamasi Washington’s Love Letter Kamasi Washington’s Love Letter
Heaven and Earth is a bold step in Washington’s attempt to make music that explores deeper states of consciousness.
Jun 22, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Marcus J. Moore
Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison. Want to Reduce the Number of People in Prison? Stop Sentencing So Many People to Prison.
How sentencing reform could drastically reduce the number of people behind bars in California.
Jun 22, 2018 / Scott Graves and Steven Bliss
Democracy Democracy
Somebody is getting a kick out of destroying American democracy.
Jun 22, 2018 / OppArt / Alessandra Mondolfi