Republicans Have Organized a Backlash Convention, and It’s Tearing This Country Apart Republicans Have Organized a Backlash Convention, and It’s Tearing This Country Apart
The shooting of two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wis., again draws attention to Trump’s apocalyptic rhetoric.
Aug 27, 2020 / John Nichols
The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice
The decision by the Bucks and Brewers to sit out their games is unprecedented.
Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Without Trust, Politics Is Reduced to Spectacle Without Trust, Politics Is Reduced to Spectacle
People must believe in public institutions in order to believe in the promises of democracy. Take a Kenyan’s word on this.
Aug 26, 2020 / Nanjala Nyabola
Why I Can’t Watch the RNC Why I Can’t Watch the RNC
The level of Trump toxicity in my system makes it impossible for me to consume the RNC’s festival of fear and cynicism.
Aug 26, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Toward Criminal Justice Toward Criminal Justice
An artist’s thoughts on solutions.
Aug 26, 2020 / OppArt / Chris Lanier
At the RNC, Republicans Go All In on Police Impunity At the RNC, Republicans Go All In on Police Impunity
As Jacob Blake lay in his hospital bed, Republicans began their convention by defending “the Blue” and refusing to say Black lives matter.
Aug 25, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Our Future is Intersectional Our Future is Intersectional
Biden-Harris, ticket out of Trumpland.
Aug 25, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
The Kids Are Getting Pepper-Sprayed The Kids Are Getting Pepper-Sprayed
Kids as young as 10 years old were among the 200 peaceful student protesters that Chicago police surrounded—tackling, pepper-spraying, and arresting several.
Aug 25, 2020 / StudentNation / Mary Retta
The Border Patrol Considered Accepting a Donation From We Build the Wall The Border Patrol Considered Accepting a Donation From We Build the Wall
Leaked documents undermine the Trump administration’s attempts to distance itself following the arrest of Steve Bannon.
Aug 24, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein