The Media’s Mega-Failure on LA’s Mega-Fires The Media’s Mega-Failure on LA’s Mega-Fires
Even as the LA fires still burn, most journalism is not representing how the climate crisis is driving increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather.
Jan 16, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
The CIA Illegally Spied on Puerto Rican and Mexican American Activists for Decades The CIA Illegally Spied on Puerto Rican and Mexican American Activists for Decades
And is probably still at it. As newly released classified documents confirm activists’ long-held suspicions, the disclosures should also alert us to current dangers.
Jan 16, 2025 / Roberto Lovato
The Media Is Giving Away Its Rights Even Before Trump Tries to Take Them The Media Is Giving Away Its Rights Even Before Trump Tries to Take Them
Recent events have shown that Trump does not have to impose a new regime of censorship if the press censors itself first.
Jan 16, 2025 / Column / Elie Mystal
How American Racism Sabotaged the World’s Fight Against Genocide How American Racism Sabotaged the World’s Fight Against Genocide
The international laws against genocide were deliberately crafted to prevent the US from being held accountable for its crimes against Black and Indigenous people.
Jan 16, 2025 / Anthony Conwright
Left Organizing Is in Crisis. Philanthropy Is a Major Reason Why. Left Organizing Is in Crisis. Philanthropy Is a Major Reason Why.
Progressive philanthropy lacks good strategy, so too many of our organizations are hollow—and that left us unable to prevent a second Trump term.
Jan 16, 2025 / Nina Luo
The Media’s Plan for Trump’s Next Term: “Lifestyle Coverage” The Media’s Plan for Trump’s Next Term: “Lifestyle Coverage”
On the eve of the president-elect’s inauguration, mainstream outlets have announced their intention to retreat from politics.
Jan 15, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
The Olympics Aren’t the Way to Rebuild Los Angeles The Olympics Aren’t the Way to Rebuild Los Angeles
The right opposes the LA Olympics on reactionary grounds, but the left must not embrace their arguments. There are better ways to help LA recover than LA28.
Jan 15, 2025 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
The Far Right’s Plan to Force Teachers to Lie About Race The Far Right’s Plan to Force Teachers to Lie About Race
Trump has threatened to defund schools that teach honestly about the history of racism, giving new momentum to the “uncritical race theory” movement.
Jan 15, 2025 / Jesse Hagopian
Pete Hegseth Smarms His Way Closer to Running the Pentagon Pete Hegseth Smarms His Way Closer to Running the Pentagon
Stonewalling questions about his sexual behavior and excessive drinking as “anonymous smears,” the Fox host charmed the Senate Armed Services Committee’s GOP majority into submiss...
Jan 14, 2025 / Joan Walsh
