A Literary Festival in the Shadow of Genocide
Can a polite little arts event help re-unify Sri Lankan culture? By Melissa Petro (Photo: Melissa Petro) “Galle is…
The Next Abortion Fight
Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Texas legislation requiring admitting privileges for abortion doctors at local hospitals,…
California’s Dangerous Potential New Death Penalty Initiative
At a time when more inmates on death row die from suicide than execution, the Death Penalty Reform…
Brexit Isn’t Trumpism
But here’s where the anger comes from, and here’s why it’ll be hard to marshal that anger. By…
Here’s the Racial Breakdown of Who’s Most Likely to Die From Police Bullets
Black and Hispanic Americans fare far worse than whites. By Francie Diep Demonstrators march in St. Louis, Missouri,…
Your Political Party May Finally Be Far More Important to Voters Than Your Gender
A popular narrative says gender plays a starring role in candidates’ success. A new study suggests otherwise. By…
The Department of Veterans Affairs Promises New Studies Into the Effects of Agent Orange
“These individuals deserve an answer,” a top VA official said at a forum to address the possible multi-generational…
Voices of the Addicted Generation: Daniel
Phoenix, Arizona, works for a major insurance company, 29 As Told to Madeleine Thomas (Photo: Christopher Leaman) Editor’s…
Gretchen Carlson Is Not Alone
The news that former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson has sued the network’s chief executive, Roger Ailes, alleging…
It’s Mostly White People Taking Part in California Politics
A new report highlights the ongoing racial disparities in voting and other forms of political participation. By Nathan…