Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete
By offering a systemic critique of racism and poverty, the 21-year-old is demonstrating how to bring depth to our political discussions.
Jan 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin
How Trump Could Use the Iran Protests to Kill the Nuke Deal How Trump Could Use the Iran Protests to Kill the Nuke Deal
He could simply refuse to renew the sanctions waivers, of course. But there’s also a more insidious path he could take.
Jan 11, 2018 / Reza Marashi
Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018 Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018
As the president doubles down on wars abroad, companies like Boeing stand to reap billions.
Jan 11, 2018 / William D. Hartung
The Art of the DACA Deal? The Art of the DACA Deal?
Trump wants a DACA deal, but only if other people figure out what’s in it first.
Jan 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing
Turkey’s State of Emergency Turkey’s State of Emergency
Could the Kurdish issue be the one that ultimately shakes Erdoğan’s seemingly unbreakable grip on power?
Jan 11, 2018 / Maurice Glasman
Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue
Turning Texas blue?
Jan 11, 2018 / Our Readers
Trump as Genius Trump as Genius
Another genius has been named. It’s Donald Trump (he’s self-proclaimed)— So smart he can explain, we hope, Why all his aides call him a dope.
Jan 11, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Puzzle No. 3453 Puzzle No. 3453
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Nine-dimensional fantasy? (7) 5 In reference to a travel requirement, credit card has no backing (3-1-3) 9 Sticky…
Jan 11, 2018 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
For-Profit Prisons For-Profit Prisons
The incentive to incarcerate.
Jan 11, 2018 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Paul Kingsnorth’s England Paul Kingsnorth’s England
In two new novels and a recent collection of essays, the English environmentalist and activist captures a country coming apart.
Jan 11, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Christopher de Bellaigue