Column Archive

By Targeting Artists and Journalists, Israel Is Trying to Kill the Truth
By Targeting Artists and Journalists, Israel Is Trying to Kill the Truth

March 25, 2025
The recent targeting of Hamdan Ballal, Hossam Shabat, and Mohammed Mansour shows that Israel sees the truth as a threat to be eliminated.

The Time George Foreman Sang Me Some Dylan
The Time George Foreman Sang Me Some Dylan

March 24, 2025
With the passing of the boxing legend, I want to recall an interview I never expected and will never forget.

Jackie Robinson Again Teaches Us to Never Back Down to Bigots
Jackie Robinson Again Teaches Us to Never Back Down to Bigots

March 21, 2025
An article on Robinson’s military career was restored to the Defense Department’s website. It’s a reminder that we can beat back the racist right.

Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else
Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else

March 18, 2025
Under the guise of “fighting antisemitism,” Trump is shredding our rights and telling us we are safe.

“I’m Terrified”: Trans-Feminine Athletes in Their Own Words
“I’m Terrified”: Trans-Feminine Athletes in Their Own Words

March 14, 2025
In part two of a series, trans women athletes describe what it’s like to compete in the Trump era.

Don’t Listen to Greasy Gavin Newsom. Listen to Trans Athletes.
Don’t Listen to Greasy Gavin Newsom. Listen to Trans Athletes.

March 7, 2025
In a podcast with Charlie Kirk, the California governor put his electoral ambition ahead of trans people. But what do trans athletes themselves have to say?

MSNBC’s Death Rattle
MSNBC’s Death Rattle

February 28, 2025
The “liberal” news network is just the latest mainstream media organization to cower before Trump.

Linda McMahon’s Only Qualification as Education Secretary Is a History of Spreading Hate
Linda McMahon’s Only Qualification as Education Secretary Is a History of Spreading Hate

February 25, 2025
Even in Trump’s cabinet of hucksters, reality-show stars, and drunk white nationalists, Linda McMahon is a bizarre choice for education secretary.

Why Democrats Won’t Throw a Real Punch
Why Democrats Won’t Throw a Real Punch

February 18, 2025
Faced with existential threats from the right, the Democratic leadership remains timid; faced with demands for justice from the left, it goes on the attack.

The Revolution Against Oligarchy Has to Start Somewhere—Why Not the Luka Doncic Trade?
The Revolution Against Oligarchy Has to Start Somewhere—Why Not the Luka Doncic Trade?

February 13, 2025
We should support the nonviolent anger directed toward Miriam Adelson, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks. And not just because of her terrible basketball decisions.