A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control. A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control.
Trump’s disregard for democracy is so blatant, top military leaders have started to intervene.
Jun 5, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police ‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police
We spoke to Vitale about the failures of Obama-era police reform efforts and why reducing police power is one of the best solutions available.
Jun 4, 2020 / Editorial / Zachary Siegel
The Forgotten Workers of Tiananmen Square The Forgotten Workers of Tiananmen Square
The 1989 massacre didn’t just end China’s democracy movement. It ushered in a new era of US-inspired worker suppression.
Jun 4, 2020 / Tobita Chow
Covid-19 Is Straining the Concept of the Family. Let’s Break It. Covid-19 Is Straining the Concept of the Family. Let’s Break It.
The care and love we extend to one another can no longer be confined to house-sized pockets.
Jun 3, 2020 / Time to Think Big / Sophie Lewis
The Pandemic Has Sent Child Hunger to Record Levels The Pandemic Has Sent Child Hunger to Record Levels
Ninety percent of US counties with high rates of childhood hunger are rural, a new study finds.
Jun 2, 2020 / Karina Piser
A Call to Revolt A Call to Revolt
It’s time to end the phony war and take back the streets.
Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Mike Davis
America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit. America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.
Now everyone knows teachers, child care providers, and health aides are essential workers. Will that finally get them the pay and protections they deserve?
Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert
It’s Time to Cancel the Rent It’s Time to Cancel the Rent
Democrats are pushing two proposals to help Americans cover rent payments. Neither gives tenants what they really need: more power.
May 29, 2020 / Tracy Rosenthal
We Can’t Breathe We Can’t Breathe
George Floyd is added to an endless list of African Americans dying in police custody.
May 28, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper, Andrea Arroyo, and Steve Brodner
Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate? Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate?
The basketball season looks like it is going to end at an ESPN complex in Orlando, in front of no fans. Is this legit hoops?
May 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin