Society

The Bad Aftertaste of the NCAA Men’s Tournament

The Bad Aftertaste of the NCAA Men’s Tournament The Bad Aftertaste of the NCAA Men’s Tournament

The North Carolina Tar Heels seemed to come apart physically, and the grown-ups just stood around and watched.

Apr 6, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Ketanji Brown Jackson

The Smearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Haunt Democrats The Smearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Haunt Democrats

Republicans used her confirmation hearing to mainstream the notion that Democrats protect pedophiles—a sexual panic strategy aimed at the November midterms and beyond.

Apr 6, 2022 / Joan Walsh

CARASA demonstration

Where Is the Women’s Movement? Where Is the Women’s Movement?

Why do young feminists seem more interested in social media than in building feminist organizations? 

Apr 5, 2022 / Meredith Tax

RaDonda Vaught arrives at court hearing

In Criminalizing Error, We Are Doomed to Repeat Our Mistakes In Criminalizing Error, We Are Doomed to Repeat Our Mistakes

Sending a nurse to prison for causing a patient’s death may satisfy the thirst for vengeance, but it won’t make hospitals any safer.

Apr 5, 2022 / Jessie Singer

Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes

Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes

On this week’s Edge of Sports podcast, professor Cheryl Cooky discusses her op-ed that enraged the right.

Apr 5, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map

Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map

This year’s congressional map might be as close to “balanced” as it’s been in decades, but far too many are still denied representation and the right to vote.

Apr 5, 2022 / Brandon Hasbrouck

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

As regulatory legislation comes up for debate, industry giants have been showering lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.

Apr 5, 2022 / Aída Chávez

The Fantasias of Niki de Saint Phalle

The Fantasias of Niki de Saint Phalle The Fantasias of Niki de Saint Phalle

 

Apr 5, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Jillian Steinhauer

Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies

Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies

Mothers are pushed out of the workforce. Maybe it’s time for a market solution.

Apr 5, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Can Las Vegas Be Made Sustainable?

Can Las Vegas Be Made Sustainable? Can Las Vegas Be Made Sustainable?

By embracing new technologies, Sin City is trying to rebrand itself as one of America’s most energy-efficient and sustainable urban centers.

Apr 4, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

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