We Should Be Grateful to Activists Confronting Politicians Directly We Should Be Grateful to Activists Confronting Politicians Directly
As our crisis in democratic accountability intensifies, there’s often no other way to make elected leaders listen.
Oct 4, 2018 / Joshua Holland
Letters From the October 29, 2018, Issue Letters From the October 29, 2018, Issue
The Gore-y truth…
Oct 4, 2018 / Letters / Our Readers and Jason Mark
These Senators Need to Be Told: Do Not Vote for Kavanaugh These Senators Need to Be Told: Do Not Vote for Kavanaugh
Joan Walsh on the confirmation hearings, D.D. Guttenplan on a new radical majority, and Michelle Chen on the Fight for $15.
Oct 4, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle
After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.
Oct 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin
On the Campaign Trail, Anguish Over the Kavanaugh Nomination Is a Powerful Motivation On the Campaign Trail, Anguish Over the Kavanaugh Nomination Is a Powerful Motivation
Women candidates in Georgia remembered Anita Hill, believed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford—and put their anger into campaigning.
Oct 2, 2018 / Joan Walsh
This Is Our Chance to Stop Kavanaugh This Is Our Chance to Stop Kavanaugh
Uplift the actions of brave protesters, attend a vigil, or head to DC.
Oct 2, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction
NYC Prosecutors Are Stoking Fear About the Mass Bailout, but Their Arguments Don’t Add Up NYC Prosecutors Are Stoking Fear About the Mass Bailout, but Their Arguments Don’t Add Up
District attorneys’ comments belie the true purpose of bail in New York and ignore the safety risks of jail itself.
Oct 2, 2018 / John Pfaff
A Woman Can Never Be Likable Enough A Woman Can Never Be Likable Enough
From an early age, we’re taught to please men. What if we got angry instead?
Oct 2, 2018 / Editorial / Katha Pollitt
Earth’s Greatest Threats Lie With Humans Earth’s Greatest Threats Lie With Humans
But how do you explain that to a child?
Oct 2, 2018 / Frida Berrigan
The Untapped Power of Sports Fans The Untapped Power of Sports Fans
Brian Hess joins the show to talk sports gambling, mobilizing sports fans.
Oct 2, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin