Society

Kyrie Irving

Why Kyrie Irving’s Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux Matters Why Kyrie Irving’s Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux Matters

The basketball star’s embrace of his heritage shines a light on more than his personal journey. 

Aug 27, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Ban This Terrorist

Ban This Terrorist Ban This Terrorist

Threads of reality.

Aug 27, 2018 / OppArt / India Tresselt

Beto O'Rourke Texas

Beto O’Rourke Has Found a New Way to Run for the US Senate From Texas Beto O’Rourke Has Found a New Way to Run for the US Senate From Texas

And it’s working.

Aug 24, 2018 / John Nichols

Kayla Reed Portrait

How Brunch Helped Defeat a 7-Term Incumbent How Brunch Helped Defeat a 7-Term Incumbent

Action St. Louis has proved electoral politics don’t have to be boring.

Aug 24, 2018 / Jacqui Germain

Manafort-Cohen Split

Why the Manafort and Cohen Convictions Are a Historic Turning Point Why the Manafort and Cohen Convictions Are a Historic Turning Point

If a pro-Trump juror can send Paul Manafort to jail, it’s a safe bet that other Trump voters will sooner or later follow the evidence too.

Aug 24, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Portrait of Shahidul Alam

Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’ Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’

The acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, activist, and mentor remains in jail after speaking out against the government.

Aug 24, 2018 / Maia Hibbett

Jail Cell Madison

Prison Labor on the ‘Kill Line’ Prison Labor on the ‘Kill Line’

Prisoners are being used to staff dangerous poultry-factory work—and are being injured, or worse.

Aug 23, 2018 / Michelle Chen

John Brennan

What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals

Valorizing an ex-CIA director and bashing Trump obscures what is truly ominous.

Aug 22, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Pampers Diapers

Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers

Aid programs fall short in a country where a third of families suffer “diaper need.”

Aug 22, 2018 / Bryce Covert

Michael Cohen hearing

Donald Trump’s Fixer Says the President Engaged in a Criminal Conspiracy to Sway the 2016 Election Donald Trump’s Fixer Says the President Engaged in a Criminal Conspiracy to Sway the 2016 Election

That’s impeachable.

Aug 22, 2018 / John Nichols

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