Society

Beto O'Rourke at Texas Democratic Conventions

Beto O’Rourke Is an Antidote to Donald Trump’s Bigotry Beto O’Rourke Is an Antidote to Donald Trump’s Bigotry

Rebuking the president’s midterm rhetoric, the Texan says, “It’s un-American. It’s not who we are.”

Nov 5, 2018 / John Nichols

North Korea Missile

Donald Trump’s Ignorance Has Us Headed Straight for the Second Nuclear Age Donald Trump’s Ignorance Has Us Headed Straight for the Second Nuclear Age

There’s good reason to be concerned.

Nov 5, 2018 / James Carroll

Twitter Broken Glass

Social Media Reveal the Story Arc Republicans Used to Defend Kavanaugh Social Media Reveal the Story Arc Republicans Used to Defend Kavanaugh

A consistent message framed by a core American value crowded out credible allegations.

Nov 5, 2018 / Alan Rosenblatt, PhD and Celinda Lake

Maryland Jordan McNair

Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland Student Groups Push ‘Justice for Jordan’ Forward at the University of Maryland

Students are not letting the death of football player Jordan McNair be forgotten, even following the dismissing of head football coach D.J. Durkin. 

Nov 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy?

Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy? Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy?

“Most Americans don’t hate Muslims.”

Nov 2, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Bernie Sanders: ‘Trump Is Somebody Who Clearly Does Not Respect Democracy’

Bernie Sanders: ‘Trump Is Somebody Who Clearly Does Not Respect Democracy’ Bernie Sanders: ‘Trump Is Somebody Who Clearly Does Not Respect Democracy’

The senator explains why Democrats must challenge right-wing extremism.

Nov 2, 2018 / John Nichols

Daryl Metcalfe

This Pennsylvania Legislator Is an Open White Supremacist—and He’s Up for Reelection This Pennsylvania Legislator Is an Open White Supremacist—and He’s Up for Reelection

Can November’s blue wave wash away Butler County’s foremost bigot, State Representative Daryl Metcalfe?

Nov 2, 2018 / Adam Eichen

Twitch

Twitch Crosses the Picket Line Twitch Crosses the Picket Line

At an annual convention for online streamers, some attendees found common ground with striking hotel workers.

Nov 2, 2018 / Evan Malmgren

Initiative 1639 rally

Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws

Organizers hope that Initiative 1639 will juice turnout in the midterms and show that gun-violence prevention is a winner at the ballot box.

Nov 2, 2018 / Joshua Holland

#Metoo protests France

In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé? In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé?

The idea that seduction is part of French national identity is blocking critical reflection on power, sex, and liberation.

Nov 2, 2018 / Karina Piser

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