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I’m A Trans Woman of Color, and I’ve Never Been More Scared to Live in North Carolina
I’m A Trans Woman of Color, and I’ve Never Been More Scared to Live in North Carolina
Reflections on the state’s recent “compromise.”
A Hilarious Interview With the Illustrator Who Did All of Those Awesome Trump Covers for the New…
A Hilarious Interview With the Illustrator Who Did All of Those Awesome Trump Covers for the New…
Illustrator Barry Blitt on how Trump is “an instruction manual for how to caricature”
Behind the Mystery Group Hitting Breitbart Where It Hurts
Behind the Mystery Group Hitting Breitbart Where It Hurts
We talked to one of the organizers of the anonymous Twitter account Sleeping Giants.
Journalism Is a Public Service, Not a Popularity Contest
Journalism Is a Public Service, Not a Popularity Contest
Meet the hell-raising Mother Jones fellows who keep us accurate and fresh.
Want to Buy an Old CIA Rendition Jet?
Want to Buy an Old CIA Rendition Jet?
Only $27.5 million for a fancy plane with low mileage — and a dark history.
These Elegant Short Stories Are The Perfect Rebuke to Nationalism
These Elegant Short Stories Are The Perfect Rebuke to Nationalism
The author of “Swimmer Among the Stars” finds his inspiration between borders.
Under Trump, Immigrants May Have to Choose Between Domestic Violence and Deportation
Under Trump, Immigrants May Have to Choose Between Domestic Violence and Deportation
New Trump administration policies are causing some undocumented victims to stay away from the courtroom.
This Woman Knows How Bad For-Profit Colleges Are. She Used to Sell Them.
This Woman Knows How Bad For-Profit Colleges Are. She Used to Sell Them.
Tressie McMillan Cottom’s new book offers a glimpse into an industry famous for ripping off students.
“You Can’t Get Animals To Do Retakes”
“You Can’t Get Animals To Do Retakes”
Behind the scenes of Planet Earth II’s most arduous shoots.
America Has a Lot to Learn From This Muslim Fashion Blogger
America Has a Lot to Learn From This Muslim Fashion Blogger
Before you form an opinion on Islam, it helps to actually know the basics.
Here’s Why We Should Send Our Congressional Leaders on a Nature Retreat Immediately
Here’s Why We Should Send Our Congressional Leaders on a Nature Retreat Immediately
A new book explores how the great outdoors can make you a better person.
If Trump Gets His Way, These Will Be the First Places to Ban Abortion
If Trump Gets His Way, These Will Be the First Places to Ban Abortion
They have “trigger” laws ready if Roe is overturned.
I Want to Use My Platform to Highlight Injustice
I Want to Use My Platform to Highlight Injustice
Meet the hell-raising Mother Jones fellows who keep us accurate and fresh.
Why Does a White Guy Always Have to Be the Hero?
Why Does a White Guy Always Have to Be the Hero?
A brief history of whitewashing — from Charlie Chan to “The Great Wall.”
Republicans Beg Their Party to Finally Do Something About Global Warming
Republicans Beg Their Party to Finally Do Something About Global Warming
The first step is admitting you have a problem…
“Why Beyoncé?”
“Why Beyoncé?”
Morgan Parker Talks Black Womanhood, Mental Health, and What We Can Learn From Queen B
I’m an Iranian Woman Whose Dream Is to Study in America. Here’s My Message for Trump.
I’m an Iranian Woman Whose Dream Is to Study in America. Here’s My Message for Trump.
“We Iranian students strongly believe that diversity in ethnicity, race, religion, and color is one of the greatest strengths of the United…
“Hi, I’m Bonnie, and I’m a Racist”
“Hi, I’m Bonnie, and I’m a Racist”
In Racists Anonymous, the first step is admitting you have a problem.
