Why NASCAR’s New Ban on the Confederate Flag Is Such a Big Deal Why NASCAR’s New Ban on the Confederate Flag Is Such a Big Deal
In a remarkable sign of the times, NASCAR has banned its most recognizable brand.
Jun 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Liberals: Don’t Be Afraid of Calls to Defund the Police Liberals: Don’t Be Afraid of Calls to Defund the Police
The increasingly popular slogan is expanding the nation’s long-overdue debate about what public safety really means.
Jun 9, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash
His threat to call in the military just made the ongoing protests look even more like a stand for democracy.
Jun 9, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
One Week in Trump’s America One Week in Trump’s America
As protests erupt across the country, the president hides behind a big, beautiful wall.
Jun 9, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Tom Cotton Is Preparing to Be Trump 2.0 Tom Cotton Is Preparing to Be Trump 2.0
The Arkansas senator is a master of trolling the media and could unite the Republican Party. That would make him much more dangerous than Trump.
Jun 5, 2020 / Jeet Heer
How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch
You don’t have to punch Nazis to fight fascism.
Jun 5, 2020 / Talia Lavin
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 / Sasha Abramsky
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
Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America
The author of Surviving Autocracy argues that ideals are needed to defeat Trumpism but they’re missing from the Democratic Party.
Jun 3, 2020 / Q&A / Stephanie deGooyer
Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States? Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States?
“Public health” fears are being used to keep out asylum seekers and immigrants—will they ever be let back in?
Jun 3, 2020 / Jack Herrera and Quito Tsui