Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma
In the face of war’s atrocities, the tyranny of the immediate can be overwhelming—even for those committed to peace.
May 19, 2022 / Nan Levinson
John Nichols on Progressives in the Primaries, Plus Lynn Garafola on “La Nijinska” John Nichols on Progressives in the Primaries, Plus Lynn Garafola on “La Nijinska”
On this week’s show, an analysis on pro-Israel groups trying to sway Democratic primaries and a discussion about the amazing life of a Russian avant-garde dancer.
May 19, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
The Disastrous History of Rikers The Disastrous History of Rikers
How a failed agenda of jail reform produced one of the country's most infamous penal colonies.
May 19, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Kay Gabriel
Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears
The Pennsylvanian is one of several progressives who are leading in key races nationwide, beating super PAC cash and centrist candidates.
May 18, 2022 / John Nichols
Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees
Racism lowers the floor for how all people are treated. But it’s not too late to change.
May 18, 2022 / Khury Petersen-Smith and Azadeh Shahshahani
Mass Shooting in Buffalo, N.Y. Mass Shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.
White supremacist targets African Americans (10 dead, several injured).
May 18, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Jeet Heer Departs Substack for “The Nation” Jeet Heer Departs Substack for “The Nation”
The prodigal son returns to the award-winning progressive outlet full-time with a new podcast, newsletter, and title.
May 18, 2022 / Press Room
Tucker Carlson’s Mouthpiece, Glenn Greenwald Tucker Carlson’s Mouthpiece, Glenn Greenwald
Eoin Higgins comes on the Time of Monsters podcast to discuss how the contrarian pundit is now whitewashing racism.
When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short
Some essential lessons from an earlier culture war.
May 18, 2022 / Jonathan Zimmerman
To Honor Shireen Abu Akleh’s Life, Demand Accountability for Her Death To Honor Shireen Abu Akleh’s Life, Demand Accountability for Her Death
There needs to be an independent investigation by an international body into Shireen’s death—otherwise, it will be the latest example of Israel’s impunity.
May 18, 2022 / Laila Al-Arian and Dalia Hatuqa