The Far Right Is Tightening Its Grip on French Politics The Far Right Is Tightening Its Grip on French Politics

As extremist ideas enter the mainstream, “clash of civilizations” rhetoric is crowding out more nuanced approaches to the very real problem of terrorism.

Nov 1, 2019 / Harrison Stetler

How Staples Center Kicked LA Gentrification Into Overdrive How Staples Center Kicked LA Gentrification Into Overdrive

It was hailed as a turning point for a depressed downtown, but its construction helped start a wildfire of displacement.

Oct 31, 2019 / Jonny Coleman and Jacob Woocher

This Is Not How You Show Solidarity This Is Not How You Show Solidarity

Ilhan Omar’s commitment to principle is one of her great strengths, but declining to recognize the Armenian genocide is an unforced error.

Oct 31, 2019 / David M. Perry

The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween

There is a rebellious power in the idea of being a witch, but it is not a cosmetic rebellion.

Oct 31, 2019 / Alice Markham-Cantor

California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E

California’s utility, PG&E, has put profits over public safety for too long. The company belongs in the hands of the people.

Oct 30, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

I Write About Endless Wars and I Keep Crying at Work I Write About Endless Wars and I Keep Crying at Work

They’re removed from immediate violence, but the media and public relations employees whose jobs require Google alerts for “drone strikes” are reporting PTSD, depression, and burno...

Oct 30, 2019 / Allegra Harpootlian

It’s Only Been 30 Years Since the End of the Cold War—Why Are We Starting a New One? It’s Only Been 30 Years Since the End of the Cold War—Why Are We Starting a New One?

Oct 29, 2019 / James Carroll

Argentina Can’t Quit Peronismo Argentina Can’t Quit Peronismo

With the election of President Alberto Fernández and VP Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the country is experiencing a populist-nationalist throwback.

Oct 29, 2019 / Luisa Rollenhagen

The Promise of Pan-Africanism The Promise of Pan-Africanism

As much as it was an organized movement, Pan-Africanism was an ideal, culture, and lived experience that helped galvanize generations into action.

Oct 29, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Adom Getachew

As California Burns, Trump Feeds the Cult of Personality As California Burns, Trump Feeds the Cult of Personality

But World Series fans were having none of it—thousands chanted “Lock him up!” at Nationals Park stadium in Washington, DC.

Oct 29, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky