Society / November 20, 2023 Why the Anti-Defamation League Loves Certain Bigots From apartheid South Africa to Elon Musk, defending Israel overrides fighting anti-Semitism. Jeet Heer Ad Policy Jonathan Greenblatt attends the 2023 TAAF Annual AAPI CEO Dinner on September 26, 2023, in New York City. (JP Yim / Getty Images for The Asian American Foundation…
World / November 20, 2023 The War on Palestinian Political Prisoners The number of Palestinians in detention has soared since October 7. It’s a part of Israel’s strategy of control that cannot be ignored. Basil Farraj Ad Policy Protesters chant during a rally in Ramallah city in the occupied West Bank, in support of Gaza…
Ashley Dale, 28, was shot dead in Liverpool after a gunman burst into her home in Liverpool.
Emily Hand, 9, was in Kibbutz Be’eri, about three miles from Gaza, when Hamas launched its attack.
Books & the Arts / November 20, 2023 How Gender Is Policed in America Paisley Currah’s wide-ranging study Sex Is as Sex Does examines how transphobia emerged in America as a result of contradictory and self-serving sex classification policies. Sam Huber Ad Policy A police officer stands in front of demonstrators during the March for…
The Debate / November 20, 2023 Should America Keep Celebrating Thanksgiving? Sean Sherman argues that we need to decolonize Thanksgiving, while Chase Iron Eyes calls for replacing Thanksgiving with a “Truthsgiving.” Ad Policy The statue of Chief Massasoit, leader of the Wampanoag tribe, towers above people marching during the National Day of Mourning, on Thanksgiving…
Politics Today 5:00 am Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return? Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return? How can this popularity translate into political power for a movement that is not accustomed to making bold demands of its political leaders? Amy Littlefield November 20, 2023 Voters…
Society Today 5:00 am It’s Time for American Healthcare Workers to Stand in Solidarity with Gaza It’s Time for American Healthcare Workers to Stand in Solidarity with Gaza The American Medical Association and American Public Health Association have tried to quash dissent in their ranks—but a younger generation of healthcare professionals sees calling for ceasefire…
Economy / November 20, 2023 “Made in America” Never Meant More Ethical Garment workers in the US are paid far below minimum wage. New legislation, if implemented successfully, would change that. Derek Guy Ad Policy “MADE IN USA” clothing labels sit in a pile at the 5 Thread facility in Los Angeles. (Meg Roussos /…
3 minutes ago Comments About sharing The PM says taxes can only be cut when inflation is under control and “that promise has now been met” By Becky Morton & Henry Zeffman Political reporter and chief political correspondent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government is now able to cut taxes, after the pace…