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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 5, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Jillian Steinhauer
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?
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
Black Like Me? “Bridgerton” and the Fantasy of a Non-Racist Past Black Like Me? “Bridgerton” and the Fantasy of a Non-Racist Past
We can imagine a world where the only thing wrong with racial inequality is that non-white people are not allowed to share in the spoils of empire—but would we really want to live ...
Apr 4, 2022 / Feature / Gary Younge