This Unnoticed Part of Obama’s Childcare Initiative Is a Big Deal This Unnoticed Part of Obama’s Childcare Initiative Is a Big Deal
Obama’s proposal to fund home visiting services is a laudable step toward serving the comprehensive needs of parents, whether they are working or not.
Feb 4, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments Following Up on the Conspiracy Theory Surrounding the Super Bowl’s Final Moments
Decisions are often made in sports out of sentiment. Boston fans should know that as well as anyone.
Feb 4, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Pope Francis Declares Oscar Romero a Martyr for the Faith—but Whose Faith? Pope Francis Declares Oscar Romero a Martyr for the Faith—but Whose Faith?
Many conservative Christians opposed the bishop’s work on behalf of the poor.
Feb 4, 2015 / Greg Grandin
To Be (Charlie) or Not to Be (Charlie)? To Be (Charlie) or Not to Be (Charlie)?
Killing is not creating, and drawing is not killing. Charlie has the right to draw.
Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Kamel Daoud
Evangelical Boilerplate Evangelical Boilerplate
Billy Graham’s innocuous blend of showmanship and salvation.
Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Molly Worthen
Harvard Is the Climate Crisis Harvard Is the Climate Crisis
Hypocrisy at Harvard reigns supreme as students demand divestment.
Feb 3, 2015 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin
People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality
As the FCC prepares to defend a free and open Internet, it’s vital to keep the pressure on.
Feb 3, 2015 / John Nichols
The GOP’s Embrace of Anti-Vaxxers Reveals the Craziness Gap in American Politics The GOP’s Embrace of Anti-Vaxxers Reveals the Craziness Gap in American Politics
A minimally responsible Republican Party would not pander to this sort of thing. But that, of course, is not what we have.
Feb 3, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner
“Rights can be won, and rights can be taken away. Achievements are always vulnerable.”
Feb 3, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Mike Konczal
Sullivan Versus Sullivan Sullivan Versus Sullivan
From Andrew Sullivan's departure from the blogosphere to Birdman's inevitable wins at the Oscars: it's all inside today's Altercation.
Feb 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman