Donald Trump
Why a Mark Zuckerberg Presidency is the last thing America needs
From Where I Stand — Separating Mark Zuckerberg from the monolith he has created is an impossible task, and a quick look at Facebook's approach to politics and business should make all of us worried about the prospect of a President Zuck, writes Alex Robert Ross.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
How streetwear is uniting the community in Charlottesville
‘It’s time for a change’ — Last weekend’s tragic events will not deter Robert Gray and Will Isabelle – the owners of two Charlottesville-based streetwear companies – from fighting back.
Written by: Zsófia Paulikovics
Protesters take on Trump after he refuses to firmly condemn neo-Nazi violence
Dump Trump — Demonstrators have been gathering in New York after the president declared that ‘both sides were to blame’ for last weekend’s Charlottesville tragedy.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Trump has reminded LGBT people how fragile our rights really are
From Where I Stand — His banning of trans people from serving in the US military is a wakeup call: The fight for our freedoms is far from over.
Written by: Michael Segalov
These rural right-wingers are trying to create their own state
Welcome to ‘Jefferson’ — Roused by Brexit and the rise of Trump, these Northern Californians are attempting to break away from their liberal homeland and do things their own way.
Written by: Elijah Hurwitz
The encryption activists fighting mass surveillance
Feel like you're being watched? — Big Brother is no longer science fiction. In the age of Trump and heavy-handed states, our every move is being monitored and watched. But there's a way to protect your data and survive the coming storm... if you know who to call.
Written by: Jessica Holland
Naomi Klein says Grenfell Tower is "lovelessness in public"
A tragedy of fake facades — Cult writer Naomi Klein has been debunking neoliberalism's gilded promise since the 1990s. Grenfell Tower, she says, is yet another tragic reminder that beyond the golden surface lies a rotten core.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
What can Captain America teach us about the state of US politics?
Quite a lot, actually... — Can the story of this all American super-hero teach us lessons about the racist Alt-right and the rise of Trump? Professor Jason Dittmer thinks so.
Written by: Jason Dittmer
What young womanhood really looks like...
Group Chat — Photographer Gabby Jones turns her lens to what's directly in front of her, offering a candid look at how young women experience femininity in the America today.
Written by: Biju Belinky
In Trump's America, there is nowhere for LGBT people to hide
My Month With Trump — Each month until Trump leaves office we'll be hearing how he's impacted individual lives in our column My Month With Trump. As the Bigot-in-Chief looks poised to sign an anti-LGBT executive order, LA-based Jeff Leavell hits out at his fellow white gay men just like him sitting silently by in his community as the flames of prejudice spread. There is no safe space to hide in.
Written by: Jeff Leavell
