Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women
While the Internet may create space for many voices, it also reflects and amplifies real-world inequities in striking ways.
Apr 10, 2014 / Astra Taylor
This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against? This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against?
A small group of skeptics says rising global temperatures will have a net positive effect on the world.
Apr 10, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News? Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News?
The network wants to reshape the market. But first it must reach—and win over—its viewers.
Apr 8, 2014 / Feature / Reed Richardson
Missing the Story Missing the Story
How turning the Murder of Kitty Genovese into a parable erased its particulars.
Apr 8, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker
Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent
Manjula Martin is trying to arm freelance writers with knowledge, but capitalism has the upper hand.
Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Julia Carrie Wong
How Sensational News Stories Distract Us From Real Crises How Sensational News Stories Distract Us From Real Crises
Behind the scrim of the familiar and the empty, there lies a new, unnerving age that no one cares to focus on.
Apr 3, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route
The mayor wants to break down some of the barriers that distance power from people. Good call.
Apr 3, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back
The network has long gone after progressive black leaders. Last month it targeted two women far outside the Beltway.
Apr 2, 2014 / Blog / Dani McClain
#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left #CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left
The left can only afford to be contemptuous of liberal values when the right isn't in charge.
Apr 2, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg
Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet? Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?
Can’t any of you chicks take a joke?
Apr 1, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan