Where “Defund” Isn’t Dead Where “Defund” Isn’t Dead
Though the politics of police reform have shifted since a year ago, the movement to find new ways to ensure public safety is winning a number of fights in cities across the country...
Nov 16, 2021 / Feature / Bryce Covert
“Critical Race Theory” Is White History “Critical Race Theory” Is White History
Conservatives are rebranding an inclusive, honest accounting of American history as inherently anti-white.
Nov 16, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway
White People Explain Racism to Me White People Explain Racism to Me
I’ve lived my whole life as a Black man in America, but every day I have to contend with some white person schooling me on what is and isn’t racist.
Nov 15, 2021 / Elie Mystal
The Face of the New French Right The Face of the New French Right
The pundit Éric Zemmour is leading a confident and radicalized conservative movement.
Nov 15, 2021 / Harrison Stetler
George Packer’s Liberal Faith George Packer’s Liberal Faith
In his new book, Packer returns to his theme of liberalism in crisis and in need of renewal.
Nov 15, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Nikhil Pal Singh
How Protest Moves From the Streets Into the Statehouse How Protest Moves From the Streets Into the Statehouse
In The Loud Minority, Daniel Gillion examines the relationship between electoral politics and protest movements.
Nov 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Erin Pineda
Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26 Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26
On emissions targets, on funding to developing nations, and on phasing out fossil fuels, youth are demanding that COP26 deliver.
Nov 12, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt
The Silence of the Fairlambs The Silence of the Fairlambs
Enjoy! Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of November 8.
Nov 12, 2021 / Steve Brodner
The Senate Cannot Be Reformed—It Can Only Be Abolished The Senate Cannot Be Reformed—It Can Only Be Abolished
The Senate is a deeply undemocratic institution where white power thrives and the popular will goes to die.
Nov 12, 2021 / Elie Mystal