Nobody Wanted to Take Us In: The Story of Jared Kushner’s Family, and Mine Nobody Wanted to Take Us In: The Story of Jared Kushner’s Family, and Mine
As Trump bars refugees and Muslim immigrants from coming to this country, it’s worth remembering the Jews who were shut out the last time we closed our borders—like Jared Kush...
Jan 26, 2017 / Feature / Lizzy Ratner
Amy Goodman: ‘The State Cannot Stop This Journalism.’ Amy Goodman: ‘The State Cannot Stop This Journalism.’
Goodman goes free as a North Dakota judge concludes that covering the Dakota Access Pipeline is not a crime.
Oct 20, 2016 / Lizzy Ratner
Amy Goodman Is Facing Jail Time for Reporting on the Dakota Access Pipeline. That Should Scare Us All. Amy Goodman Is Facing Jail Time for Reporting on the Dakota Access Pipeline. That Should Scare Us All.
The charges against Goodman are a clear attack on journalism and freedom of the press.
Oct 15, 2016 / Lizzy Ratner
Michael Ratner Was a Fearless Warrior for Justice—He Was Also My Beloved Uncle Michael Ratner Was a Fearless Warrior for Justice—He Was Also My Beloved Uncle
My relationship with Michael was entwined not only with questions of war, peace, and justice—but also with more intimate questions of family, aspirations, disappointments, anxiety,...
May 18, 2016 / Lizzy Ratner
John Cameron Mitchell’s Journey From Reaganite to Punk Queen John Cameron Mitchell’s Journey From Reaganite to Punk Queen
As Hedwig prepares a national tour, its creator talks with our editors about the show’s genesis, ’90s New York, and socialist project management.
Oct 22, 2015 / Kai Wright and Lizzy Ratner
‘The Story of Hurry’—a Children’s Book that Brings Gaza to Life ‘The Story of Hurry’—a Children’s Book that Brings Gaza to Life
In this uncommon book by Emma Williams, Jean Stein and Ibrahim Quraishi, a donkey tries to cheer Gaza’s traumatized children—by becoming a zebra.
Dec 24, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Lizzy Ratner
The Tabloid Shaming of Chirlane McCray Ignores the Realities of Motherhood The Tabloid Shaming of Chirlane McCray Ignores the Realities of Motherhood
So she was ambivalent at first. So were a lot of us.
May 23, 2014 / Lizzy Ratner
Two High-Profile Lawsuits Are Challenging Virginia’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Two High-Profile Lawsuits Are Challenging Virginia’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Could one of them be on the road to the Supreme Court?
Feb 5, 2014 / Lizzy Ratner
Sound Science Prevails in Texas Textbook Debate Sound Science Prevails in Texas Textbook Debate
Despite conservatives’ best efforts, Texas students will learn that evolution and global warming are real.
Dec 4, 2013 / Lizzy Ratner
New Yorkers Are Holding a Great Participatory Policy-Making Conference. Will de Blasio Listen? New Yorkers Are Holding a Great Participatory Policy-Making Conference. Will de Blasio Listen?
There are lots of ideas for the new mayor at the Transition Tent.
Nov 20, 2013 / Lizzy Ratner