The November/December 2022 issue of Mother Jones arrives at a pivotal moment, blending deep investigative dives into global power structures with urgent reporting on the "culture war" frontlines in American schools and clinics. From the high-stakes world of professional soccer to the radicalization of suburban school boards, this issue captures a world in flux. The Global Game: Oligarchs and Soccer
Complementing this is Pema Levy’s feature, which examines a chilling trend: the GOP’s effort to turn everyday citizens into "culture war snitches" regarding everything from library books to reproductive healthcare. Key Highlights from the Issue: 2022-11-01MotherJonespdf
Jackie Flynn Mogensen reports on the FDA's path toward approving the first over-the-counter birth control pill, asking the vital question: What took so long? . Why This Issue Matters The November/December 2022 issue of Mother Jones arrives
Former editor Deirdre English pays tribute to the late Barbara Ehrenreich , a legendary champion of the working class and a long-time friend of the magazine. Key Highlights from the Issue: Jackie Flynn Mogensen
The cover story, by Tim Murphy, pulls back the curtain on how the world’s most popular sport became a playground for the ultra-wealthy. Murphy explores how oligarchs, private equity firms, and petrostates have effectively "taken over" soccer, using the beautiful game as a tool for geopolitical influence and financial gain. It’s a sobering look at how even our shared cultural passions can be hollowed out by concentrated capital. The New Culture War Frontlines
This blog post summarizes the major investigations and themes from the issue of Mother Jones magazine.
Abby Vesoulis’ piece, "No Safety Nets Here," reveals a grim irony: the states with the strictest anti-abortion laws often provide the least support for actual mothers and children.