Society

Palestine Demolitions Israel

The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem

Destruction at this scale and visibility cannot be understood without grasping its political message; in fact, the scale and visibility are the message.

Aug 6, 2019 / Jeff Halper

White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis

White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis

There are Republicans who know that what this president is saying and doing is wrong. But they are refusing to speak up.

Aug 5, 2019 / John Nichols

A Soccer Player’s On-Field Message to Congress:  ‘Do Something Now. End Gun Violence. Let’s Go!’

A Soccer Player’s On-Field Message to Congress: ‘Do Something Now. End Gun Violence. Let’s Go!’ A Soccer Player’s On-Field Message to Congress: ‘Do Something Now. End Gun Violence. Let’s Go!’

Alejandro Bedoya will not put up with living in a “dystopia.” But the greater story is the support he has received throughout his league’s corridors of power.

Aug 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin

El Paso Shooting Racism

The Boundaries of Whiteness Are Protected With Blood and Bullets The Boundaries of Whiteness Are Protected With Blood and Bullets

“Great replacement” theory has inspired four mass shootings in the past year. While this racist idea isn’t new, the Internet is making it even more dangerous.

Aug 5, 2019 / Talia Lavin

After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism

After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism

The alleged shooter mixes standard Trumpian racism with Malthusian fascism.

Aug 5, 2019 / Jeet Heer

After the Mass Shooting in El Paso, Beto O’Rourke Asks the Right Question: WTF, Media?

After the Mass Shooting in El Paso, Beto O’Rourke Asks the Right Question: WTF, Media? After the Mass Shooting in El Paso, Beto O’Rourke Asks the Right Question: WTF, Media?

Trump is fomenting a climate of racial violence. We’ve got to stop acting like he wants to fix it.

Aug 5, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Puerto Rico Protests

Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico

These and other grassroots groups are pushing the fight against corruption and austerity.

Aug 2, 2019 / Ed Morales

Nuclear missile

In Memoriam: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Dies at 32 In Memoriam: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Dies at 32

The INF Treaty is survived by New START, but it too is in danger.

Aug 2, 2019 / Matt Korda

Ilhan Omar Rally On The Hill

Trump Has Brought Back ‘Conditional Citizenship’ Trump Has Brought Back ‘Conditional Citizenship’

What does citizenship mean if only white people belong in Donald Trump’s America?

Aug 2, 2019 / Column / Laila Lalami

Donald Trump

Trump’s Demagoguery Is an Old American Tradition Trump’s Demagoguery Is an Old American Tradition

Over 100 years ago, the US exploited racial differences to distract the country from its overwhelming inequality. Trump is doing the same.

Aug 1, 2019 / Adam Hochschild

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