Andrew Gillum Wants the Supreme Court to Be a Central Issue in 2020 Andrew Gillum Wants the Supreme Court to Be a Central Issue in 2020
“We can’t give that ground anymore,” he says.
May 6, 2019 / John Nichols
One of World’s Wealthiest Educational Institutions May Close Its Renowned Press One of World’s Wealthiest Educational Institutions May Close Its Renowned Press
Stanford University Press is at risk—even though it costs scarcely more than the college football coach’s raise.
May 6, 2019 / Michael Rothberg
In the Name of Puerto Rico: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Will Not Be Going to the White House In the Name of Puerto Rico: Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Will Not Be Going to the White House
Cora is from Puerto Rico, and Trump’s callous inaction after Hurricane Maria has earned the manager’s contempt.
May 6, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Where Did the South African Left Go Wrong? Where Did the South African Left Go Wrong?
The ANC has failed to tackle poverty and inequality—and will win the presidency anyway.
May 6, 2019 / Kenichi Serino
Pete Seeger’s Top 10 Songs Pete Seeger’s Top 10 Songs
The legendary singer, songwriter, and activist was born 100 years ago today.
May 3, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg
Austria’s Far-Right Government Wants to Hobble Critical Media Austria’s Far-Right Government Wants to Hobble Critical Media
The Freedom Party attacks Muslims and cozies up to the extremist Identitarian movement. No wonder it sees independent journalism as a nuisance to be silenced.
May 3, 2019 / Jordan Stancil
Black Women Create a Force Field of Support Around Ilhan Omar Black Women Create a Force Field of Support Around Ilhan Omar
From Angela Davis to Ayanna Pressley, Black women leaders rallied in DC in defense of Omar—and called on Democrats to do the same.
May 3, 2019 / Rebecca Pierce
Humane Immigration Policies? Humane Immigration Policies?
The Trump administration escalates the problem for political gain.
May 3, 2019 / OppArt / Randall Enos
Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka? Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka?
In India, Hindu nationalists could use the bombings as an excuse to further divide and oppress.
May 3, 2019 / Barbara Crossette
The Caster Semenya Ruling Is Nonsense The Caster Semenya Ruling Is Nonsense
The highest athletics court issued a decision forcing the South African gold medalist to chemically suppress the naturally produced testosterone in her body.
May 2, 2019 / Dave Zirin