Society

Pope Francis confronts the environmental crisis.

How Pope Francis Came to Embrace Not Just Climate Justice but Liberation Theology How Pope Francis Came to Embrace Not Just Climate Justice but Liberation Theology

And how that poses a radical challenge to both climate deniers and mainstream liberals.

Sep 9, 2015 / Feature / Wen Stephenson

US Marine

Radical Histories: Waging Peace in the Pages of ‘The Nation’ Radical Histories: Waging Peace in the Pages of ‘The Nation’

For 150 years The Nation has refused to join the war party, instead urging skepticism, sobriety and pragmatism in the use of force for political ends.

Sep 8, 2015 / The Nation

U.S. Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Governor Kasich holds a campaign town hall meeting in Peterborough

John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights

Unless a federal judge steps in, Cincinnati could become the largest metro area in the United States without access to abortion.

Sep 8, 2015 / Dani McClain

Journalists at Al Jazeera America.

The Unionization of Digital Media The Unionization of Digital Media

A recent string of campaigns show that while unions at “legacy” newspapers are eroding, organizing still has a place in the digital space.

Sep 8, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Hillary Clinton speech

Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton

The lack of debates is already inflicting needless damage on Clinton and the Democrats.

Sep 8, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Venus Williams Could Shock the World Tonight

Venus Williams Could Shock the World Tonight Venus Williams Could Shock the World Tonight

Conventional wisdom expects Serena Williams to emerge triumphant against her sister Venus in their US Open matchup—here’s why that might not happen.

Sep 8, 2015 / Dave Zirin

In El Salvador, Journalism Can Get You Killed

In El Salvador, Journalism Can Get You Killed In El Salvador, Journalism Can Get You Killed

The recent death threats against three journalists are just another sign of the social breakdown of the most violent country in the world.

Sep 8, 2015 / John Washington

New Orleans Public Housing

New Orleans: Reflections on the Week That Was New Orleans: Reflections on the Week That Was

On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, residents reflect on the changes of the last decade.

Sep 4, 2015 / Roberta Brandes Gratz

Why, at Least Today, We Should Cheer Tom Brady

Why, at Least Today, We Should Cheer Tom Brady Why, at Least Today, We Should Cheer Tom Brady

Even if the New England Patriots and Tom Brady turn your stomach, anyone who believes in the labor movement should applaud the team’s victory over Roger Goodell.

Sep 4, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Grocery store

One Novel Way to Bring Healthcare to Poor Neighborhoods One Novel Way to Bring Healthcare to Poor Neighborhoods

What if health services moved into places people already go?

Sep 4, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky

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