Bullying

trans rights demonstration

The War on Transgender Kids Took the Life of Nex Benedict The War on Transgender Kids Took the Life of Nex Benedict

America eats its young through legislation that valorizes bullying.

Feb 22, 2024 / Dave Zirin

Cuomo close-up

Andrew Cuomo, Donald Trump, and the Epidemic of New York Strongmen Andrew Cuomo, Donald Trump, and the Epidemic of New York Strongmen

It’s not an accident that a generation of tough guy pols emerged from New York in the 1970s and ’80s, amid the myth of an “ungovernable city” and an epic whitelash.

Aug 12, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Marjorie Taylor Green pointing

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Gunning for AOC—and There’s Only 1 Reason Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Gunning for AOC—and There’s Only 1 Reason

A newly discovered video of Greene harassing AOC in 2019, along with Greene’s attacks on her colleague on the House floor last week, reveal a racism that is as old as it is scary.

May 17, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Michael Jordan: Alone

Michael Jordan: Alone Michael Jordan: Alone

After watching the 10-part documentary about the Chicago Bulls, does anyone still want to be like Mike?

May 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully

Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully

One does not need to be “like Mike” to achieve greatness. Just ask Bill Russell.

May 13, 2020 / Dave Zirin

The Low Point?

The Low Point? The Low Point?

President Trump on Thursday found time to insult 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg after she was named Time’s Person of the Year, an honor he has coveted for year…

Dec 24, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Trump, Weinstein and O’Reilly

Want to Fight Harassment? Start With Pushing Back on Bullying Want to Fight Harassment? Start With Pushing Back on Bullying

The free pass given to men like Trump and O’Reilly in public is a cornerstone of a culture that allows harassment in private.

Oct 23, 2017 / Sarah M. Seltzer

Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion?

Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion? Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion?

Plus: Dealing with allies that are bullies.

Jan 31, 2017 / Asking for a Friend / Liza Featherstone

Girl Trump book

Donald Trump Has Unleashed a New Wave of Bullying in Schools Donald Trump Has Unleashed a New Wave of Bullying in Schools

Kids might not get the details of immigration policy, but they absolutely understand Trump’s message of rage and hate. 

Nov 7, 2016 / StudentNation / Katherine Stewart

Elementary school students

As the Religious Right Forces the Gospel Into Public Schools, Some Parents Are Opting to Homeschool As the Religious Right Forces the Gospel Into Public Schools, Some Parents Are Opting to Homeschool

After their kids experienced “religious bullying,” these parents felt they had no choice but to take their kids out of public school.

May 3, 2016 / Katherine Stewart

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