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.
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 2022-11-01MotherJonespdf
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: Abby Vesoulis’ piece, "No Safety Nets Here," reveals
Power, Surveillance, and the Long Fight: A Review of Mother Jones (Nov/Dec 2022) It’s a sobering look at how even our
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.
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
Domestically, the issue shifts its focus to the rising influence of groups like . In "Live. Laugh. Lay Waste," Kiera Butler reports on how this organization is upending local school districts and radicalizing parents, potentially serving as a decisive force in the then-upcoming midterms.