“Taxpayer Dollars”: The Origins of Austerity’s Racist Catchphrase
Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.In late February, a caucus of Republican legislators wrote a three-page memo to rally opposition to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package. Highlighting “liberal goodies” in the bill, Rep. Jim…
Bernie Sanders Says Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough on Climate
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaking at a hearing of the Senate Budget Committee. Michael Brochstein/AP Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.Bernie Sanders, echoing other progressives that occupy his end of the political spectrum, said Sunday…
Pope Francis Criticizes “Scandalous” Military Spending During Pandemic
Master of Pontifical Liturgical Ceremonies, Italian priest Guido Marini helps Pope Francis step down after he delivered his Urbi et Orbi Blessing, after celebrating Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at The Vatican Sunday, April 4, 2021, during the coronavirus pandemic. Filippo Monteforte/AP Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to…
“You Need Water to Live”: Pete Buttigieg Explains Infrastructure to Republicans
In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at Union Station in Washington. Two months into his job, Buttigieg is forging a fresh path for his Cabinet role and in his life that could bridge gaps with Republicans when it comes to President Joe Biden’s agenda.Carolyn Kaster/AP Let our journalists help…
Stream “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” If You’re a “Good” Christian
Lil Nas X/Screenshot/YouTube Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.What does it mean to be a “good” Christian? I grew up in the Evangelical Covenant Church and in the company of YoungLife—an over-the-top, (some would even joke)…
Something Every Frequent Flier Should Know: You’re a “Super-Emitter”
A passenger plane takes of in Barecelona, Spain.Jordi Boixareu/ ZUMA Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. An “elite minority” of frequent…