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
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. 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: The cover story, by Tim Murphy, pulls back
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
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.
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: