Why Did So Many People in Epstein’s Circle Look the Other Way? Why Did So Many People in Epstein’s Circle Look the Other Way?
First of all, in order to ask questions about the young women he preyed on, they’d need to see them as people.
Nov 25, 2025 / Katha Pollitt
How Washington State Discriminates Against Incarcerated Immigrants How Washington State Discriminates Against Incarcerated Immigrants
People with immigration detainers want to build a better life, but state policies make it difficult or impossible.
Nov 19, 2025 / Aaron Edward Olson
In an Unusual Twist, the Prosecution of a Gaza Protester Puts Israel on Trial In an Unusual Twist, the Prosecution of a Gaza Protester Puts Israel on Trial
An activist argued that genocide in Gaza necessitated disrupting business as usual. The City of Chicago argued in defense of Israel—and against civil disobedience.
Nov 19, 2025 / Sarah Lazare
Texas Almost Executed a Man Based on “Junk Science.” His Ordeal Isn’t Over. Texas Almost Executed a Man Based on “Junk Science.” His Ordeal Isn’t Over.
Robert Roberson, who was nearly killed due to the discredited “shaken baby syndrome” theory, is still at risk.
Nov 18, 2025 / Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Jeffrey Epstein Was a Warlord. We Have to Talk About It. Jeffrey Epstein Was a Warlord. We Have to Talk About It.
Mainstream media is ignoring the fact that the late sex trafficker was a power broker who shaped global policy.
Nov 14, 2025 / Jeet Heer
If We Want Mamdani to Beat the NYPD, the Left Must Build Power If We Want Mamdani to Beat the NYPD, the Left Must Build Power
We won’t be able to push Mamdani, or anyone else, to undermine police power unless we become a force to be reckoned with.
Nov 13, 2025 / Jonathan Ben-Menachem
DC’s Antifascist Hero—Sandwich Guy—Is Free DC’s Antifascist Hero—Sandwich Guy—Is Free
A jury refuses to succumb to MAGA’s condiment conspiracy theory.
Nov 7, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Our Racist, Terrifying Deepfake Future Is Here Our Racist, Terrifying Deepfake Future Is Here
A faked viral video of a white CEO shoplifting is one thing. What happens when an AI-generated video incriminates a Black suspect? That’s coming, and we’re completely unprepared.
Nov 3, 2025 / Kali Holloway
Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks With the Clear Voice of a Free Man Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks With the Clear Voice of a Free Man
Incarcerated for 44 years, the political prisoner remains unbowed in the face of medical neglect.
Oct 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Trump’s Minions Are Trying to Terrorize Judges Into Submission Trump’s Minions Are Trying to Terrorize Judges Into Submission
Facing rebukes from the courts, Stephen Miller and Elon Musk are threatening the independence of the judiciary.
Oct 6, 2025 / Jeet Heer