Even as the Oppenheimer Film Rights a Historic Wrong, the Memo That Smeared Him Remains Redacted Even as the Oppenheimer Film Rights a Historic Wrong, the Memo That Smeared Him Remains Redacted
The physicist was punished for opposing development of the hydrogen bomb, and for warning about the dangers of nuclear proliferation.
Jul 21, 2023 / Peter Shinkle
Universities Shouldn’t Forget About Undocumented Students Universities Shouldn’t Forget About Undocumented Students
Many colleges ignored the undocumented community once President Biden took office, but CUNY’s new efforts show how higher education can better support these students.
Jul 21, 2023 / StudentNation / Yamila Martinez
Why Do Americans Get Attacked for Saying What Israelis Say About Israel? Why Do Americans Get Attacked for Saying What Israelis Say About Israel?
Congress explicitly rejects words like "racist" and "apartheid" that prominent Israelis have used to describe their country and its policies.
Jul 20, 2023 / John Nichols
It’s Summer Vacation. Does the Media Know Where Clarence Thomas Is? It’s Summer Vacation. Does the Media Know Where Clarence Thomas Is?
As corruption scandals ooze from the muck of the Supreme Court, it’s time for the media to up their reporting game—and report on the justices like the political actors they are.
Jul 20, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Meet the Ex-Prosecutor Behind the Legal Effort to Stop Atlanta’s “Cop City” Meet the Ex-Prosecutor Behind the Legal Effort to Stop Atlanta’s “Cop City”
Attorney Alex Joseph has a radical long-shot plan to halt the police training center: direct democracy.
Jul 20, 2023 / Ryan Zickgraf
How Solitary Confinement Is Used as a Weapon Against Trans People How Solitary Confinement Is Used as a Weapon Against Trans People
Incarcerated trans people say they are put into solitary confinement at highly disproportionate rates—including after being sexually assaulted.
Jul 20, 2023 / Riley Roliff
SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action negatively impacts diversity and inclusion in higher education around the country.
Jul 19, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
A Vermont College Removed the Name of a Eugenicist From Its Campus. Is That Enough? A Vermont College Removed the Name of a Eugenicist From Its Campus. Is That Enough?
The former “Mead Memorial Chapel” was renamed by the Middlebury College Board of Trustees. Now, the university has a chance to teach about its role in the eugenics movement.
Jul 19, 2023 / StudentNation / Rachel Lu
The US Military Has an Extremism Problem The US Military Has an Extremism Problem
Ideological zealotry is disruptive wherever it takes root, even if it never erupts into violence, but it’s particularly chilling inside the military.
Jul 19, 2023 / Nan Levinson
How Urban Alchemy Turns Homelessness Into Gold How Urban Alchemy Turns Homelessness Into Gold
Cities are pouring money into the nonprofit to manage encampments and patrol the streets where unhoused residents congregate. Not everyone is happy about it.
Jul 19, 2023 / Feature / Paige Oamek and Rohan Montgomery