The GOP Is Now “Gosar’s Own Party” The GOP Is Now “Gosar’s Own Party”
This is about more than Paul Gosar’s online murder fantasy. This is about a political party’s embrace of impunity.
Nov 19, 2021 / John Nichols
There’s Still Time to Save Julius Jones There’s Still Time to Save Julius Jones
Julius Jones’s execution is scheduled for today. More than 6 million people have signed a petition pleading for Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to call it off.
Nov 18, 2021 / Karlos K. Hill and Julius Jones
Uncivil War on Democracy Uncivil War on Democracy
The GOP fans the flames of hate to divide the nation.
Why Republicans Want to Ban the 1619 Project Why Republicans Want to Ban the 1619 Project
Martha Jones on history, plus Father Greg Boyle on gangs.
Nov 18, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink
Finland is vulnerable to the same threats that confront democracies across the EU—the popular appeal of nativist parties, polarized political discourse, and cyber-bullying of minor...
Nov 18, 2021 / David Kirp
We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever
The 1992 Barcelona Olympics changed a city that in the 1930s wanted to change the course of world history.
Nov 18, 2021 / Dave Zirin
The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents
No wonder conservative lawmakers who idealize a “traditional” nuclear family are trying to discredit the potential investment in child care.
Nov 17, 2021 / Julie Kohler
A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs
Why can’t we expect at least this much from the courts when it comes to Black people?
Nov 17, 2021 / Column / Elie Mystal
Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism” Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism”
A conversation with the essayist and model about her debut collection My Body, critiquing capitalism, the commodification of one’s image, and much more.
Nov 17, 2021 / Q&A / Larissa Pham