Career
new global assessment shows U.S. workers lagging behind in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving. With 34% of adults struggling with basic math, how can America close the skills gap?
Politics
Fascism has a peculiar way of haunting our collective consciousness. For some, it’s an overused political insult; for others, it’s a chilling reminder of how quickly democracy can crumble under the weight of authoritarian ambition. And now, with Donald Trump back in the White House, the question looms
Politics
Rosecrans Baldwin reflects on Mike Davis’s warnings as wildfires devastate Los Angeles, exploring the city’s vulnerabilities and the resilience of its people.
Reads
Tananarive Due connects the activism of the Civil Rights Movement with Octavia E. Butler’s dystopian novels to offer hope and actionable resistance strategies for turbulent times.
Politics
Travel to an alternate 1980s where Jimmy Carter secures a second term and Ronald Reagan never becomes president. How might American policies, the Cold War, and the cultural landscape have changed? Here’s a look at what could have been.
Advocacy
Discover why true systemic change demands more than fleeting outrage or social media activism—it requires our full attention and active participation in the unglamorous work that shapes our future.
Advocacy
An exploration of why now is the time to delete your Twitter account, as the platform strays further from its original promise under new leadership.
Politics
Elie Mystal of The Nation unpacks a secret plan between Trump and Speaker Johnson, outlining a strategy that could undermine the 2024 election. Explore how the 12th Amendment and certification delays could reshape the Electoral College process.
Politics
Like many of my fellow citizens, I've hit a wall—not so much with politics itself, but with the ceaseless sparring that passes for dialogue these days. It's not that I've exhausted my supply of clever retorts or bulletproof statistics to back my stance.
Video
“I’m scared of books. I’m scared of movies. I’m scared of songs. I’m scared of cartoons.” The Onion has been killing it this year.
Politics
Explore Rick Perlstein's deep dive into the history of polling failures in U.S. presidential elections and why polls remain an unreliable, yet addictive, part of political culture.
Politics
Discover why it's essential for men to engage other men in conversations about supporting Kamala Harris, bridging gender divides, and moving beyond limiting media narratives.