Letters From the April 11-18, 2016, Issue Letters From the April 11-18, 2016, Issue
The United States of Trump… The real realist… The “P” is for propaganda… Philosophy of convenience…
Mar 24, 2016 / Our Readers
After the Last Astronauts Had Left Us, II (Laika) After the Last Astronauts Had Left Us, II (Laika)
Yes, they had been brave in the face of it. The Geiger counter at navel-gazing. Down here, Earth vespers nothing but its tinfoil sermon. How to Survive These Extrao…
Mar 24, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Safiya Sinclair
Puzzle No. 3395 Puzzle No. 3395
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 8 Backward cry of disdain at a longtime Cuban dance (8) 9 On the radio, happy beat from Scotland (6) 10 Vow loyalty,…
Mar 24, 2016 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
How Do You Decide to Have a Baby When Climate Change Is Remaking Life on Earth? How Do You Decide to Have a Baby When Climate Change Is Remaking Life on Earth?
Any child born now could, by midlife, see massive storms inundate coastal cities and the Great Plains turn to dust. Could I have one, knowing I might not be able to keep her safe?
Mar 24, 2016 / Feature / Madeline Ostrander
Paul Ryan’s Self-Serving Hypocrisy Is Enabling Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Paul Ryan’s Self-Serving Hypocrisy Is Enabling Donald Trump and Ted Cruz
The speaker decries the ugly and divisive politics of his party, yet he promises to back the ugliest and most divisive nominee.
Mar 23, 2016 / John Nichols
Demand That President Obama End Fracking on Public Lands Demand That President Obama End Fracking on Public Lands
A continuation of the practice could have a disastrous effect on our climate.
Mar 23, 2016 / NationAction
Standing Ovations for Donald Trump at AIPAC Standing Ovations for Donald Trump at AIPAC
Pandering to the pro-Israel lobby was the order of the day for candidates of both parties.
Mar 23, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Thousands of Americans Are Hungry Because of This One Law Thousands of Americans Are Hungry Because of This One Law
If Congress is serious about criminal-justice reform, it should repeal the felony drug ban.
Mar 23, 2016 / Jeremy Haile
Donald Trump Could Be the Military-Industrial Complex’s Worst Nightmare Donald Trump Could Be the Military-Industrial Complex’s Worst Nightmare
The Republican front-runner is against nation building. Imagine that.
Mar 23, 2016 / William Greider
Major League Baseball in Havana, 17 Years Ago Major League Baseball in Havana, 17 Years Ago
In 1999, the Baltimore Orioles played the Cuban National baseball team, helping lay the groundwork for this week’s remarkable events in Havana.
Mar 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin