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How Progressives Won the School Culture War—in New Hampshire! How Progressives Won the School Culture War—in New Hampshire!

An upset victory last week in a red state suggests that the Republican Party’s game plan for attacking public education may not be a winning strategy.

Mar 15, 2022 / Jennifer C. Berkshire

Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner Is a Political Prisoner Brittney Griner Is a Political Prisoner

It’s time to raise the volume on the plight of the WNBA superstar, who is languishing in Russian custody.

Mar 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin

What We’re Still Getting Wrong About the Unabomber

What We’re Still Getting Wrong About the Unabomber What We’re Still Getting Wrong About the Unabomber

Ted Kaczynski’s violence—reexamined in a new biopic—fascinates US audiences, but not for the reasons we think.

Mar 15, 2022 / R.H. Lossin

Howardena Pindell’s Decades-Long Fight to Integrate the Art World

Howardena Pindell’s Decades-Long Fight to Integrate the Art World Howardena Pindell’s Decades-Long Fight to Integrate the Art World

There’s been a surge of interest in the 78-year-old artist’s work, but art institutions remain overwhelmingly white and male.

Mar 15, 2022 / Alana Pockros

Muggsy Bogues

Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues Is Beyond Belief Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues Is Beyond Belief

The five-foot-three NBA legend and his co-author Jake Uitti join the show to talk about their new book.

Mar 15, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Are We Still Fighting the Battles of the New Left?

Are We Still Fighting the Battles of the New Left? Are We Still Fighting the Battles of the New Left?

Terence Renaud’s new book compels us to revisit post-war activist movements around the world to understand generational conflicts in the left.

Mar 15, 2022 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Truth, Light, and the Origins of the Fight Against Sexual Assault on College Campuses

Truth, Light, and the Origins of the Fight Against Sexual Assault on College Campuses Truth, Light, and the Origins of the Fight Against Sexual Assault on College Campuses

How a cohort of young feminists organized, agitated, and turned to Title IX to stop rape and sexual harassment on colleges 45 years ago.

Mar 15, 2022 / Feature / Sherry Boschert

The Human Cost of War

The Human Cost of War The Human Cost of War

Devastating loss of human life in Ukraine.

Mar 14, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Poland border attack ambulances

Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door

An early Sunday morning attack 12 miles from the Polish border follows a threat to target weapons shipments.

Mar 14, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos

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And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik! And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik!

Donald Trump’s upstate cheerleader turns out to be one of the chief beneficiaries of New York State’s congressional redistricting.

Mar 14, 2022 / Tom Gogola

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