Society

‘You Know You’re Getting a Quality Product When the Slogan Is Don’t Tell Anyone Where You Got This’

‘You Know You’re Getting a Quality Product When the Slogan Is Don’t Tell Anyone Where You Got This’ ‘You Know You’re Getting a Quality Product When the Slogan Is Don’t Tell Anyone Where You Got This’

“Americans support the death penalty, but don’t want to know how the sausage is made."

Apr 3, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh

How Sensational News Stories Distract Us From Real Crises

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 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 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

Federal Bill Calls on Universities to Enact Anti-Harassment Policies

Federal Bill Calls on Universities to Enact Anti-Harassment Policies Federal Bill Calls on Universities to Enact Anti-Harassment Policies

A new bill in Congress calls on universities to pro-actively address harassment, or risk losing federal funds.

Apr 2, 2014 / StudentNation / Matthew Lloyd-Thomas, Wesley Yiin, and StudentNation

Can Soccer Save the Left?

Can Soccer Save the Left? Can Soccer Save the Left?

In the London neighborhood of Forest Gate, the spark of a soccer revolution is brewing.

Apr 2, 2014 / Mark Bergfeld

#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left

#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

Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape

Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape

Texas consistently has some of the highest national rates of prison rape.

Apr 2, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh

How Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Initiative Could Really Make a Difference

How Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Initiative Could Really Make a Difference How Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Initiative Could Really Make a Difference

Lecturing black men isn’t going to help them overcome the barriers they face. Better jobs and education policies will.

Apr 2, 2014 / Editorial / Pedro Noguera

Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?

Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal? Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?

Yes, let’s erase stigma. But feminists, please: let’s not forget to talk about male privilege.

Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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