Critical Race Theory | John Oliver

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, what it isn’t, and why we can expect to hear more about it in the coming months.

How an Election Conspiracy Theory Led Back to Georgia Cops

In May 2021, an alarm was triggered at an elections warehouse in Fulton County, Georgia. The story of the alleged "break-in" went viral on right-wing media and even got the attention of former President Trump. We got the security footage of that day to see what really happened.

Trump Is Guilty

Fifth Amendment? By his own admission, Trump is guilty.

Lincoln's Dilemma

Jelani Cobb, an executive producer of Lincoln's Dilemma, and historian Kellie Carter Jackson discuss Lincoln's legacy, his relationship with abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and how the series relates to today.

Grief Over Time - Ten Years Since the Murder of Trayvon Martin

Derecka Purnell New York Magazine
Sybrina Fulton, lost her son Trayvon Martin ten years ago this month, found her painful place in American history. She feels honored when supporters compare her to Till-Mobley. “She’s an icon. She was the example of, you know, a strong Black woman,”

Ordinary Russians Don’t Want This War

Ilya Matveev and Ilya Budraitskis Jacobin
Vladimir Putin has launched his invasion of Ukraine, seemingly expecting that his forces can subdue Ukrainian resistance. But the attack could severely destabilize his regime — with Russians already showing a notable lack of enthusiasm for war.