Mother Jones - July/August 2023

In this issue

Ron DeSantis’ Florida is where democracy goes to die, writes our DC bureau reporter Pema Levy. Fellow reporter Isabela Dias introduces us to Chris Rufo, the man helping DeSantis turn back the clock on social progress. In other stories, reporter Samantha Michaels writes how survivors of police abuse protect and help one another heal. Hannah Levintova tells us the story of Jessica Madison, who was a pioneer of the student loan cancellation movement. But, sadly, Jessica didn’t live to see relief become a possibility for millions of Americans. Also, we learn the story of women in the Merchant Marine who are finally speaking out after years of isolation and abuse.

NOT IN YOUR BACKYARD

The red-state horror show is coming for blue cities.

7 mins

TIDES OF WAR

Dr. Olga Shpak was a leading whale researcher. Then Putin invaded her home country.

6 mins

UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY

How booting 18-year-olds from disability rolls has lifelong consequences

6 mins

LABORATORY OF AUTOCRACY

Ron DeSantis' Florida is where democracy goes to die.

10+ mins

THE MESSAGE MAN

Conservative activist Christopher Rufo is on a quest to hijack the political debate.

10+ mins

What Is Justice for You?

After police violence, the state protects cops. Survivors have to protect each other.

10+ mins

DEBT SENTENCE

JESSICA MADISON WAS A PIONEER OF THE STUDENT LOAN CANCELLATION MOVEMENT. BUT SHE DIDN'T LIVE TO SEE RELIEF BECOME A POSSIBILITY FOR MILLIONS.

10+ mins

Against a Sea of Troubles

Isolated and abused, women in the Merchant Marine are finally speaking out.

10+ mins

TOO HOT FOR HOLLYWOOD

Climate change has become a relentless backdrop to everyday life. Why is it missing from our entertainment?

9 mins

STATE OF EMERGENCY

Our crises require more than a never-ending series of duct-tape fixes.

3 mins

LISTENING TO OUR GUTS

Can wastewater surveillance help prevent the next pandemic?

5 mins

Bad Neighbors

Tightly packed poultry and pig farms could be incubating the next deadly flu.

3 mins

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