Afropessimism and Its Discontents Afropessimism and Its Discontents
A guide for the perplexed, the puzzled, and the politically confused.
Joe Manchin Giveth on Voting Rights—and Joe Manchin Taketh Away Joe Manchin Giveth on Voting Rights—and Joe Manchin Taketh Away
The West Virginia senator has finally agreed to support critical voting rights legislation, but refuses to do what’s necessary to pass it.
Sep 16, 2021 / Elie Mystal
What Can We Learn From the War in Afghanistan? What Can We Learn From the War in Afghanistan?
Four lessons worth considering.
Sep 16, 2021 / Rajan Menon
The Problem With Making War “Humane” The Problem With Making War “Humane”
A conversation with Samuel Moyn about his new book Humane, the pacifism of Leo Tolstoy, and the origins of forever war.
Sep 16, 2021 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
A Night With Palestine’s Defenders of the Mountain A Night With Palestine’s Defenders of the Mountain
For months, the people of Beita have been engaged in a fierce—and fiercely creative—struggle against the illegal Israeli settlement threatening their village.
Sep 15, 2021 / Mohammed El-Kurd
Problem Solved Problem Solved
Just don’t have sex in Texas. You’re welcome!
Sep 15, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
Global Vaccine Inequity Could Make Migration Harder Than Ever Global Vaccine Inequity Could Make Migration Harder Than Ever
Migrants are facing even more restrictions in the Covid era—and thanks to lack of vaccine access in lower-income countries, they will be less likely to meet them.
Sep 15, 2021 / Abdullah Shihipar
For Joe Manchin, It’s Always About Joe Manchin For Joe Manchin, It’s Always About Joe Manchin
Keep fronting for your Big Pharma, fossil fuel donors, and you’ll go down in history as the senator who destroyed our shaky democracy.
Sep 14, 2021 / Joan Walsh