Good Luck Finding Legal Representation if You Support Palestine Good Luck Finding Legal Representation if You Support Palestine
A law firm dumped me as a client because of my support of students’ right to protest Israel’s actions. I’m far from the only one shut out.
Oct 30, 2024 / Katherine Franke
The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024 The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024
With the federal minimum wage stagnant for over 15 years, voters in Alaska, California, Missouri, and Massachusetts will decide on ballot measures to raise their wages.
Oct 30, 2024 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia
Harris’s Closing Arguments, Plus Election Protection Harris’s Closing Arguments, Plus Election Protection
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Bhaskar Sunkara on working-class issues, and Sophia Lin Lakin on the ACLU’s preparations.
Oct 30, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Against Impossible Double Standards, Harris Aced Her Closing Argument Against Impossible Double Standards, Harris Aced Her Closing Argument
She has another week, and so does Trump. But comparing her excellent Ellipse speech to Trump’s Madison Square Garden satyricon is absurd.
Oct 29, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Trump’s Rally Was a Desecration of Madison Square Garden Trump’s Rally Was a Desecration of Madison Square Garden
Under billionaire James Dolan, the ties between Madison Square Garden and New York City’s working class were already fraying. Then he gave the stadium’s keys to Trump.
Oct 29, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Peering Into the Minds of the Moderate White Women Who Might Just Save Us From Trump Peering Into the Minds of the Moderate White Women Who Might Just Save Us From Trump
Once Kamala Harris became the nominee, a significant number of white women shifted their support to her. Can she close the deal?
Oct 29, 2024 / Amy Littlefield
My Long, Strange Trip to Madison Square Garden to Meet the Trumpies My Long, Strange Trip to Madison Square Garden to Meet the Trumpies
Trump supporters told me repeatedly that Trump loves them. How can so many people believe this?
Oct 29, 2024 / Katha Pollitt
Newspapers That Refuse to Endorse Are Betraying Journalism—and Democracy Newspapers That Refuse to Endorse Are Betraying Journalism—and Democracy
Billionaire publishers who censor endorsements that offend Donald Trump confirm their scorching disregard for the traditions of a free press.
Oct 29, 2024 / John Nichols
What Is the Plan for Gaza’s Future? What Is the Plan for Gaza’s Future?
Netanyahu’s plan to remain in power doesn’t include peace.
Oct 29, 2024 / OppArt / Frances Jetter
This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know This Anti-Immigrant Ruling by a Trump Judge Tells You All You Need to Know
For judges like Trevor McFadden, the cruelty toward immigrants is not only the point, it’s the source of the pleasure.
Oct 29, 2024 / Column / Elie Mystal