Fifty Shades of Basic Fifty Shades of Basic

The romance in the film isn’t perverse—and that’s the problem.

Feb 25, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Comix Nation Comix Nation

Feb 25, 2015 / Jen Sorensen

Snapshot: Rolling Out the Afghan Carpet Snapshot: Rolling Out the Afghan Carpet

Feb 25, 2015 / Jonathan Ernst

Scott Walker, Science and Iowa Scott Walker, Science and Iowa

“When he was asked about his belief in evolution, Mr. Walker said, ‘I’m going to punt on that one.’”                                                                                         — The New York Times In Iowa, the GOP contains A bloc of folks convinced that Darwin’s wrong. So when the subject’s raised, it’s no surprise If every candidate is fourth and long.

Feb 25, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

What You Should Know About Walmart’s Raise What You Should Know About Walmart’s Raise

Workers want full-time jobs and a living wage, not a publicity stunt.

Feb 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Furor Over Campus Rape Is More Than a Moral Panic The Furor Over Campus Rape Is More Than a Moral Panic

The new documentary The Hunting Ground is a reminder that the campus rape crisis is real.

Feb 25, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Can Players Win a Strike Against Major League Soccer? Can Players Win a Strike Against Major League Soccer?

MLS players are unified and willing to strike. But they cannot win this without support.

Feb 25, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Giuliani’s Love for His Country Is Equal to the Money He Makes Giuliani’s Love for His Country Is Equal to the Money He Makes

For Rudy Giuliani, the greater the threat or instability, the more money he makes. 

Feb 25, 2015 / Tim Shorrock

Republican Congressman Threatens DC Mayor With Arrest Over Marijuana Legalization Republican Congressman Threatens DC Mayor With Arrest Over Marijuana Legalization

Too bad he doesn’t actually have the power to stop them.

Feb 25, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Rahm Emanuel Seemed Unstoppable—Until He Ticked Off Chicago’s Teachers Rahm Emanuel Seemed Unstoppable—Until He Ticked Off Chicago’s Teachers

Voters force school-closing Mayor Rahm Emanuel into a runoff and demand an elected school board.

Feb 25, 2015 / John Nichols