An Echo Through Time: ‘Private Property, Get Out!’
Demanding protesters avoid treading on private property has a long, racist history in this country.
Sioux People Win Temporary Victory on Dakota Access Pipeline
New review is estimated to take more than a year, unless a higher court overrules federal judge.
Mobalaji Olambiwonnu: The Price of Ignoring the Ferguson Uprising
Throughout the uprisings inspired by the killings of Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor, Freddie Gray and so many other Black victims, white leaders refused to learn from Black Lives Matter, a…
On Contact: Hedges and Maj. Danny Discuss New Investigation of Patriotism
Sjursen's latest book asks whether there is a proper space for patriotism that renounces entitled exceptionalism and narcissistic jingoism.
Food for Thought
Mr. FishDwayne Booth (a.k.a., Mr. Fish) is a cartoonist and freelance writer, has been published in many reputable and prestigious magazines, journals and newspapers. In addition to Harper’s Magazine, his…
Plague Journal #16: Memo From POTUS to You, the Voters
In order to assure free and fair elections this November, we are providing you with information to help you participate in our most important civic duty, voting.
Please Stand Up
Mr. FishDwayne Booth (a.k.a., Mr. Fish) is a cartoonist and freelance writer, has been published in many reputable and prestigious magazines, journals and newspapers. In addition to Harper’s Magazine, his…
Fourth of July Musings: The Curse of Exceptionalism and the Perils of Patriotism
Our messianic belief that we are the chosen nation has been disastrous for so many here and abroad.
The ‘Threat’ of Peace and Media Dupes: Connecting the Dates on Russia Bounties Bombshell
Peace seems to have exceedingly, ridiculously, laughably bad timing, this latest time in Afghanistan.
What Defunding the Police Can Look Like
A co-author of Oakland's community policing policy explains how it was sabotaged and what real change would look like
Plague Journal #15: What Bats Can Teach Us
Solving overwhelming problems begins with repairing the damage done.
Chris Hedges: My Student Comes Home
In 1990, Lawrence Bell was 14, orphaned and living in an abandoned house when three Camden cops pressured him to sign a confession of murder. Sunday, thanks to the dogged…
Gov. Newsom Made a Cynical Gamble on Prisons During the Pandemic — and Californians Will Pay with Their Lives
The Democratic governor's unwillingness to release prisoners has allowed a viral conflagration which threatens the Bay Area and beyond.
Meagan Day: For Many Young People, Socialism Is as American as Apple Pie
Bernie Sanders may never make it to the White House, but, just when we need them most, socialists like “Bigger than Bernie” co-author Megan Day have picked up his torch.
The All-American Way: MLK’s Giant Triplets
Racism is a massive problem, but hardly our only one. As King sought to remind us, there are at least two others of comparable magnitude.