Against the Current

Ted Cruz standing in front of American flag

Time to Put the “Good Guy With a Gun” Delusion Out of Its Misery Time to Put the “Good Guy With a Gun” Delusion Out of Its Misery

In the wake of the Uvalde massacre, political evasion and lying only get more desperate.

May 27, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Covid Takes Center Stage at the World Series

Covid Takes Center Stage at the World Series Covid Takes Center Stage at the World Series

Protocols exist to protect players from themselves—and during a pandemic, from each other.

Oct 28, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Handmaids

Handmaids Handmaids

Heads and Tails.

Oct 5, 2020 / OppArt / Ellen Weinstein and Rob Rogers

What It’s Like to Be Black on Campus Now

What It’s Like to Be Black on Campus Now What It’s Like to Be Black on Campus Now

Suddenly our experiences no longer seem isolated—they’re linked in a larger movement against institutional racism. Ten black student journalists tell their stories.

May 16, 2018 / StudentNation / Melissa Harris-Perry

Donald Trump and Jared Kushner

What Did Trump and Kushner Know About Russian Money Laundering, and When Did They Know It? What Did Trump and Kushner Know About Russian Money Laundering, and When Did They Know It?

And why did the Justice Department abruptly settle a criminal case handled by the same Russian attorney who met with Trump officials last year?

Aug 3, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly

The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly

Of all the panicked and irrational reactions to Ebola, the outrageous treatment of volunteers like Kaci Hickox and Ryan Boyko is the most dangerous.

Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

What’s Wrong With Comparing ISIS to a Disease

What’s Wrong With Comparing ISIS to a Disease What’s Wrong With Comparing ISIS to a Disease

While the Obama administration used cancer metaphors to sell a war, it ignored the spread of a real disease.

Oct 8, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

New Mass Murder, Old Lesson

New Mass Murder, Old Lesson New Mass Murder, Old Lesson

Why we avoid talking about the one thing that might stop the next bloodbath

Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

Close Down the Gay Movement?

Close Down the Gay Movement? Close Down the Gay Movement?

If it’s all about handing out gold stars or scarlet letters to CEOs and celebrities, then I’ll pass.

Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

The Bigot’s Lament

The Bigot’s Lament The Bigot’s Lament

After the defeat of Arizona's SB 1062, the religious right nurses its persecution complex.

Mar 12, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

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