Rage and Ruin: On the Black Panthers Rage and Ruin: On the Black Panthers
A new history of the party is too close to its subject, and misses the human drama.
Jun 5, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Steve Wasserman
White Wigs, Black Masks: On Surveillance Pop White Wigs, Black Masks: On Surveillance Pop
The cameras no longer look at us because we’re famous; we’re famous because they look at us to death.
Jun 5, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Clover
Ralph Nader: How Big Business Has Taken Control of the US Government Ralph Nader: How Big Business Has Taken Control of the US Government
Are the people who predict catastrophies and disasters—and are dissenters in the press—marginalized, even after they predict outcomes?
Jun 4, 2013 / Press Room
Dave Zirin: Why Does the Sports World Abide Homophobia? Dave Zirin: Why Does the Sports World Abide Homophobia?
In the “After Jason Collins” era, Roy Hibbert’s post–Game 6 comments have no place in the NBA.
Jun 4, 2013 / Press Room
The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC
With a two-seat gain while chair of the DSCC and a successful effort to get a budget through the Senate under her belt, Patty Murray has become a major force in the Senate.
Jun 4, 2013 / David Sarasohn
Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right
Gun control advocates can take a page from Harry Truman’s long struggle for public health insurance.
Jun 4, 2013 / Harold Pollack and James Morone
Revolution, on Television and in Real Life Revolution, on Television and in Real Life
We're all upset about Game of Thrones. What if we felt the same way about Turkey?
Jun 4, 2013 / Michelle Dean
Chase Madar: After Three Years, Bradley Manning Begins Court-Martial Shrouded in Secrecy Chase Madar: After Three Years, Bradley Manning Begins Court-Martial Shrouded in Secrecy
It has been three years since US Private Bradley Manning was arrested—and he’s only now getting the chance to defend himself.
Jun 4, 2013 / Press Room
Apocalypse on a String Apocalypse on a String
It’s not 1945 anymore. Humanity needs to get itself together.
Jun 4, 2013 / Noam Chomsky
Can Talking Drones Trust Obama? Can Talking Drones Trust Obama?
It may be a bumpy ride, but this relationship was made to last.
Jun 4, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow