The Media’s Recent Turn to “Climate Optimism” Is a Cruel Fantasy The Media’s Recent Turn to “Climate Optimism” Is a Cruel Fantasy
Beneath the upbeat messaging, the latest UN climate report makes it clear that while the means to save the planet may still be available, the political will is nowhere in sight.
Apr 3, 2023 / Wen Stephenson
The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun
In New York, the real estate industry and the politicians in its pocket both reign supreme. These tenants have a plan to change that forever.
Apr 3, 2023 / Feature / Molly Crabapple
It’s Been a Year. Why Hasn’t Biden Freed Eyvin Hernandez? It’s Been a Year. Why Hasn’t Biden Freed Eyvin Hernandez?
The LA public defender was wrongfully and arbitrarily detained in Venezuela one year ago this week. It’s past time for the US government to bring him back.
Mar 30, 2023 / Traci Blackburn, Henry Martinez, and Bahar Mirhosseni
Fossil Fuel Companies Are Donating Millions to Skew University Research Fossil Fuel Companies Are Donating Millions to Skew University Research
A new report from Data for Progress and Fossil Free Research examines the influence Big Oil and other polluters have in higher education.
Mar 30, 2023 / StudentNation / Abby Saks and Phoebe Barr
Theodora Smiley Lacey, Civil Rights Activist Theodora Smiley Lacey, Civil Rights Activist
She helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott, fought for voting rights and fair housing, and helped lead the effort to integrate schools in New Jersey.
Mar 29, 2023 / OppArt / Eileen Burgess
Disability Is Always Someone Else’s Problem Disability Is Always Someone Else’s Problem
Why I’m not celebrating Disabilities Awareness Month.
Mar 29, 2023 / Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Don’t Let the “Texas Observer” Shut Down Don’t Let the “Texas Observer” Shut Down
The magazine that Molly Ivins edited and that remains the voice of speak-truth-to-power Texas liberalism is threatened with closing. We can’t let that happen.
Mar 29, 2023 / John Nichols
Gen Z and Baby Boomers Need to Work Together Gen Z and Baby Boomers Need to Work Together
By forming intergenerational coalitions that focus on shared values rather than divisive stereotypes, young people can learn from the fights that came before them. “We are not the ...
Mar 29, 2023 / StudentNation / Rania Soetirto
Bicyclists Deserve the Right to Free Movement Bicyclists Deserve the Right to Free Movement
US infrastructure is unnecessarily dangerous for bike riders. There’s a better way.
Mar 28, 2023 / Kate Wagner
March in Paris March in Paris
Calling for an end to violence against women.
Mar 28, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Kuper