Society

For Decades, the Ojibwe Tribe Shunned Scientists—Until Their Partnership Became Vital

For Decades, the Ojibwe Tribe Shunned Scientists—Until Their Partnership Became Vital For Decades, the Ojibwe Tribe Shunned Scientists—Until Their Partnership Became Vital

In the Midwest, a sacred wild rice plant has slowly vanished. University scientists and indigenous resource managers have combined their expertise to try to save it. 

Feb 15, 2023 / Feature / Nancy Averett

Love Each Other, Love the World

Love Each Other, Love the World Love Each Other, Love the World

Spreading love, spreading peace.

Feb 14, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Outside Kyiv, Ukraine, locals stand atop and examine a destroyed Russian tank.

We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play

Along with causing immense suffering, Putin’s war has unleashed a tidal wave of hyperbole.

Feb 14, 2023 / Andrew J. Bacevich

A Standing Provocation: The Right’s Ploy to Overthrow Student Debt Relief

A Standing Provocation: The Right’s Ploy to Overthrow Student Debt Relief A Standing Provocation: The Right’s Ploy to Overthrow Student Debt Relief

In filing challenges only tangentially related to the central issue, right-wing plaintiffs are are throttling basic principles of law. 

Feb 14, 2023 / Michael C. Dorf

Why People Don’t Even Trust the Super Bowl

Why People Don’t Even Trust the Super Bowl Why People Don’t Even Trust the Super Bowl

It’s unsurprising that a game wrapped in lies produces a result that many cannot accept.

Feb 13, 2023 / Dave Zirin

Why Washington Tolerates the Trump Family’s Saudi Corruption

Why Washington Tolerates the Trump Family’s Saudi Corruption Why Washington Tolerates the Trump Family’s Saudi Corruption

You can buy an American president—just as long as your country is a putative ally.

Feb 13, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Control Guns

Control Guns Control Guns

6,000 spent 9mm shell casings.

Feb 13, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

School Voucher Battles

Robbing From the Poor to Educate the Rich Robbing From the Poor to Educate the Rich

The bait of school vouchers—and the switch to strangling public education.

Feb 13, 2023 / Jack Schneider and Jennifer C. Berkshire

Jennifer Abruzzo

Meet the Activist Championing the Rights of Workers From the Inside Meet the Activist Championing the Rights of Workers From the Inside

Of all the members of Biden’s administration, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has arguably sparked the biggest changes for American workers.

Feb 13, 2023 / Feature / Bryce Covert

It’s Time for Democrats to Actually Defend LGBTQ People It’s Time for Democrats to Actually Defend LGBTQ People

While the GOP’s crusade against the queer community intensifies, LGBTQ rights were scarcely mentioned during Biden’s State of the Union address.

Feb 13, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

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