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Letters From the April 18/25, 2022, Issue Letters From the April 18/25, 2022, Issue

Sequim for the win… Miscarriages of justice (web only)… The right to communicate (web only)…

Apr 5, 2022 / Our Readers, Tom Gogola, and Michelle Chen

Kathy Hochul Is the Un-Cuomo

Kathy Hochul Is the Un-Cuomo Kathy Hochul Is the Un-Cuomo

New York’s accidental governor has a centrist past, but many progressives say we shouldn’t give up on her just yet.

Apr 5, 2022 / Feature / Joan Walsh

“Mothers’ March for Ukrainian Children”

“Mothers’ March for Ukrainian Children” “Mothers’ March for Ukrainian Children”

New York City, March 26, 2022.

Apr 4, 2022 / OppArt / George de Castro-Day

“F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!”

“F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!” “F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!”

Listening to voices of the Central and East European left.

Apr 4, 2022 / Linda Mannheim

The Many American Revolutions

The Many American Revolutions The Many American Revolutions

Woody Holton’s Liberty is Sweet charts not only the contest with Great Britain over “home rule” but also the internal struggle over who should rule at home. 

Apr 4, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner

The Case Against Closing Nuclear Power Plants

The Case Against Closing Nuclear Power Plants The Case Against Closing Nuclear Power Plants

Existing plants like Diablo Canyon obviate the need to draw on fossil fuel generators and should remain in service.

Apr 4, 2022 / Charles Komanoff

Two people look at a projection.

Amazon Workers Score a Decisive Win in Staten Island! Amazon Workers Score a Decisive Win in Staten Island!

Today’s vote marks an important victory over corporate power and arrogance—and a crucial step in the fight to unionize the company.

Apr 1, 2022 / Jane McAlevey

Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care

Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care Congress Drags Its Feet on Funding Covid Care

Elected officials have let the government run out of billions of dollars in pandemic relief funding, and they're still holding back.

Apr 1, 2022 / Aída Chávez

A Blind Eye

A Blind Eye A Blind Eye

Rabid Response.

Apr 1, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.

Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal

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