‘The Stakes Have Never Been Clearer’: An Interview With Laurie Penny
The reporter-activist discusses her latest book—and why class politics is identity politics.
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How to Save Classical Music, According to Stephen Hough
As the genre faces tough economic times, the acclaimed pianist is rethinking how to perform, present, and market it.
Trump’s Racism Crisis Deepens Over His Barcelona Comments
It took days for the president to respond to the tragedy in Charlottesville, but just minutes to respond to the one in Barcelona.
No, California’s ACLU Chapters Are Not Breaking Ranks
The three California chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union appear to be taking a hardline stance on white supremacist protestors, but it's still unclear what that will mean for future rallies.
The Rural Suicide Rate Is Driven by Men With Guns
New research finds a huge urban-rural gap in the rate of suicide by firearm.
Did Google and GoDaddy Set a Dangerous Precedent by Dropping a Neo-Nazi Website?
A digital civil liberties lawyer weighs in.
Why It’s Important to Name the Nazis
Through hateful words and violent action, the white-supremacist marchers have lost their right to privacy.
The Fight for Racial Justice Can’t Stop With Fixing a Broken Policing System
Author Paul Butler employs the chokehold—the maneuver as well as the metaphor—as, in his words, "a way of understanding how American inequality is imposed."
A New CBO Analysis Shows How Trump’s Health-Care Policies Would Spell Bad News for Americans
A recent CBO analysis shows what would happen if Trump stopped making cost-sharing reduction payments to insurers.
The FDA Uses Scanty Evidence to Approve Updates to Defibrillators and Hip Replacements, Study Finds
The study looked at recently approved major changes to critical devices such as blood-sugar monitors, stents, and defibrillators meant to restart the heart.