Society

Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown Is a Damning Reflection of the NFL Antonio Brown Is a Damning Reflection of the NFL

The fact that the former Tampa Bay wide receiver was even on the field is an indictment of the entire league.

Jan 4, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Marie Equi

What We Can Learn From Portland’s “Queen of the Bolsheviks” What We Can Learn From Portland’s “Queen of the Bolsheviks”

More than a century ago, the US government tried to silence Marie Equi, a radical queer abortionist.

Jan 4, 2022 / Kim Kelly

Top Story 2022

Top Story 2022 Top Story 2022

Rub my back better. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of December 27.

Jan 3, 2022 / Steve Brodner

The Omicron Threat Looms

The Omicron Threat Looms The Omicron Threat Looms

Pandemic deaths surpass 800,000 in the USA and 5.40 million worldwide, with a new surge projected for January.

Jan 3, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Jan. 6 Damage

The Uncanny Resemblance of the Beer Hall Putsch and the January 6 Insurrection The Uncanny Resemblance of the Beer Hall Putsch and the January 6 Insurrection

If 1920s Germany could punish Hitler for leading a coup attempt, why can’t America go after Trump?

Jan 3, 2022 / David E. Gumpert

Extraditing Julian Assange Threatens Journalists Worldwide

Extraditing Julian Assange Threatens Journalists Worldwide Extraditing Julian Assange Threatens Journalists Worldwide

In countries where the press faces restriction and persecution, US interference sets a dangerous precedent.

Jan 3, 2022 / Hasan Ali

Rising Tide… of Action?

Rising Tide… of Action? Rising Tide… of Action?

2022: A critical year for climate response.

Dec 31, 2021 / OppArt / Tamara Wyndham

Happy New Year, It’s Sure Been Weird

Happy New Year, It’s Sure Been Weird Happy New Year, It’s Sure Been Weird

I wouldn’t even try to sum up this bizarre year of ours.

Dec 31, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt

Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela

Remembering the Real Desmond Tutu, 1931–2021 Remembering the Real Desmond Tutu, 1931–2021

Celebrated in death by his former foes, Archbishop Tutu had the gift not just of courage and righteousness but also of timing.

Dec 31, 2021 / Mark Gevisser

Even as Crime Declines, Gun Violence Is Rising

Even as Crime Declines, Gun Violence Is Rising Even as Crime Declines, Gun Violence Is Rising

A disgruntled public may lurch rightward on criminal justice issues. That is why it’s vital that progressives do everything in their power to turn the tide.

Dec 31, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

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