Q&A

Representative Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) raises a fist as she greets supporters from inside the House Chamber at the Texas capitol in Austin, on August 19, 2025.

Yes, Texas Representative Nicole Collier Was Under “House Arrest” in the Texas Capitol Yes, Texas Representative Nicole Collier Was Under “House Arrest” in the Texas Capitol

Collier speaks about her surreal ordeal, wherein she refused to sign a permission slip and accept a police escort to leave the Austin statehouse and had to sleep there for two nig...

Aug 22, 2025 / Q&A / Joan Walsh

Anne Lamott and the Power of Hope

Anne Lamott and the Power of Hope Anne Lamott and the Power of Hope

‘I will not let them defeat me.’

Aug 13, 2025 / Q&A / Pamela Alma Weymouth

A New Era of Reproductive Coercion: A Conversation With Kylie Cheung

A New Era of Reproductive Coercion: A Conversation With Kylie Cheung A New Era of Reproductive Coercion: A Conversation With Kylie Cheung

The author’s new book explores how the Dobbs decision “created new avenues through which the state and abusive figures can collaboratively punish and control their victims.”

Aug 7, 2025 / Q&A / Amy Littlefield

Countering Authoritarian Takeover With the Labor Movement

Countering Authoritarian Takeover With the Labor Movement Countering Authoritarian Takeover With the Labor Movement

Alex Han of "In These Times" and Tarso Luís Ramos speak about the vital role of worker organizing in an age of growing authoritarianism.

Aug 5, 2025 / Q&A / Laura Flanders

Andréa Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy

Andréa Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy Andréa Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy

A conversation with the medical sociologist about her new book, "Get It Out", and the perils of considering abortion, hysterectomy, and gender-affirming care as separate issues.

Jul 15, 2025 / Q&A / Sara Franklin

Jürgen Habermas in Berlin, Germany, 2018.

Jürgen Habermas Still Believes in Modernity Jürgen Habermas Still Believes in Modernity

A conversation with the German theorist about the history of Western philosophy and more.

Jul 7, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

New York City Council member Chi Osse speaks at the New York Working Families Party rally in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, New York.

Chi Ossé Is Tired of the Same Old Nonsense Chi Ossé Is Tired of the Same Old Nonsense

From Kirsten Gillibrand (“she should resign”) to Eric Adams (“a power-hungry, egotistical man”) to the Democratic establishment, NYC’s Gen Z political star doesn’t hold back.

Jul 2, 2025 / Q&A / Andrew Sciallo

Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza

Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza

"The Hollow Half" is not simply a memoir of personal recovery or an account of Palestinian political history. It’s an exploration of fragmentation.

Jun 26, 2025 / Q&A / Lara-Nour Walton

Wolfgang Streeck, 2024.

The World Wolfgang Streeck Wants The World Wolfgang Streeck Wants

A conversation with the German sociologist about the challenges that face Europe and his polarizing views on how to roll back the excesses of globalization.

Jun 18, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, speaks to the media and supporters after exiting the courthouse on May 15, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey.

“They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey “They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest and Wanting to Lead New Jersey

The mayor of Newark, who was recently arrested by ICE agents at a detention facility, discusses his race to become the governor of New Jersey.

Jun 9, 2025 / Q&A / Laura Flanders

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