Coping With the Blows: Mexican Wrestling Goes Global Coping With the Blows: Mexican Wrestling Goes Global
Lucha libre is a stylized struggle between good and evil that has been part of Mexican popular culture since the 1920s. Now its appeal has spread to North America and Japan.
Nov 9, 2016 / Benjamin Fernandez
10 Things Progressives Need to Do Now 10 Things Progressives Need to Do Now
Starting November 9, we have our work cut out for us.
Nov 8, 2016 / Ai-jen Poo
Media Malpractice 2016 Media Malpractice 2016
We need structural reforms to revive an accountability-centered media that doesn’t value profits over the public interest.
Nov 8, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
5 Books You Need to Understand the Origins of Incarceration 5 Books You Need to Understand the Origins of Incarceration
Elizabeth Hinton’s celebrated new book, From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime (Harvard, 2016) comes at an electric political moment. “I hope,” says Hinton, “that my research…
Nov 8, 2016 / Elizabeth Hinton
’Til Kingdom Come ’Til Kingdom Come
How long can Morocco’s political system withstand demands for change?
Nov 8, 2016 / Feature / Ursula Lindsey
We Can Fight Back Against Trump’s Islamophobia We Can Fight Back Against Trump’s Islamophobia
These cities show how strategic legislation can fight anti-Muslim hate.
Nov 8, 2016 / P.E. Moskowitz
Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand
His closing argument binds his campaign to support for the NFL’s most bigoted brand.
Nov 7, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Want to End Poverty? You Can Do Something About It on Tuesday Want to End Poverty? You Can Do Something About It on Tuesday
Before you vote, ask these questions about your candidates.
Nov 7, 2016 / Greg Kaufmann
Donald Trump Has Unleashed a New Wave of Bullying in Schools Donald Trump Has Unleashed a New Wave of Bullying in Schools
Kids might not get the details of immigration policy, but they absolutely understand Trump’s message of rage and hate.
Nov 7, 2016 / StudentNation / Katherine Stewart
This Texas Prosecutor Jailed a Rape Victim—Could It Cost Devon Anderson Her Election? This Texas Prosecutor Jailed a Rape Victim—Could It Cost Devon Anderson Her Election?
Devon Anderson has a troubling record, and voters may dismiss her tomorrow.
Nov 7, 2016 / Jessica Pishko