Heartbreak Is Life: Reflections of a Football Fan Heartbreak Is Life: Reflections of a Football Fan
Like life, football is ultimately about loss, struggle, grace, danger, and finding joy wherever we can.
Feb 10, 2023 / Photo Essay / JoAnn Wypijewski
Chief Justice Roberts Portrays His Court as Heroic Chief Justice Roberts Portrays His Court as Heroic
(Rather than a cohort of extremists that ignores judicial precedent and makes up facts to suit its agenda.)
Feb 10, 2023 / Column / Elie Mystal
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll Took Place 60 Years Ago Today The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll Took Place 60 Years Ago Today
From Emmett Till to Hattie Carroll to Amadou Diallo to Freddie Gray to Breonna Taylor to Tyre Nichols—the senseless deaths caused by the racism embedded in the DNA of our country h...
Feb 9, 2023 / Marc Steiner
Is “The Dig” the Most Important Podcast on the Left? Is “The Dig” the Most Important Podcast on the Left?
A conversation with Daniel Denvir about how his podcast became an essential feature of a radical education, the challenges facing leftist organizers, and much more.
Feb 9, 2023 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
The Beautiful and Useless Return of “Avatar” The Beautiful and Useless Return of “Avatar”
James Cameron has spent a fortune to bring audiences back to Pandora. Was it worth it?
Feb 8, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Erin Schwartz
The Crusade Against Civil Liberties During World War I The Crusade Against Civil Liberties During World War I
Adam Hochschild’s latest book, American Midnight, examines a dark era in US history in which Woodrow Wilson and his administration went to war at home as well as abroad.
Feb 7, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Bruce Springsteen and These Lost Years Bruce Springsteen and These Lost Years
After Covid, he and the E Street Band are celebrating, but also continuing their mourning tour. It won’t end. Until it does.
Feb 6, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Always That Guy: Bill Maher’s Pliable Right-Wing Brand Always That Guy: Bill Maher’s Pliable Right-Wing Brand
CNN banks on the commentary of an obliging provocateur as it veers rightward.
Feb 6, 2023 / Ben Schwartz
Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington
"Mr. President, we must not allow…a balloon gap!"
Feb 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Immense Irony of the GOP’s Anti-Socialism Vote The Immense Irony of the GOP’s Anti-Socialism Vote
Republicans are crowing over their resolution denouncing socialism, but their next presidential candidate will be chosen in a city that socialism built.
Feb 6, 2023 / John Nichols