Ian Gordon
Mother Jones
Oakland, CA, United States
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Watch House Republicans’ Near-Fight on the 14th Vote to Elect McCarthy House Speaker
“I think it spoke for itself," said Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.). → Read More
We Didn’t Deserve Freya the Walrus
Or: Why are humans so damn stupid? → Read More
Josh Hawley, Caught Running Away From the Jan. 6 Mob, Says He Won’t Run From Liberal Critics
Got it. → Read More
Leon Black’s No Good, Very Bad Year
The billionaire private equity honcho was on top of the world. Until he wasn’t. → Read More
These Are Congress’ Biggest Private Equity Investors
Featuring some of DC's wealthiest politicians. → Read More
I Taught English to Afghan Soldiers. Now I’m Part of the “Digital Dunkirk” Trying to Get Them Out.
Inside the network of defense contractors and combat vets fighting against red tape—and the clock—to rescue their colleagues. → Read More
I Taught English to Afghan Soldiers. Now I’m Part of the “Digital Dunkirk” Trying to Get Them Out.
Inside the network of defense contractors and combat vets fighting against red tape—and the clock—to rescue their colleagues. → Read More
Donald Trump Encouraged People at His Rally to Get Vaccinated. They Booed Him.
Cullman County, Alabama, is in the midst of a serious COVID spike. → Read More
Nikole Hannah-Jones Finally Has Been Granted Tenure. But the Damage Is Already Done.
Or: How to trash a university’s reputation in three easy steps. → Read More
The Sunday News Shows Went All-In on the “Border Crisis,” and I Think It Gave Me Hives
What is a Powerhouse Roundtable, anyway, if it's not in front of a metal fence? → Read More
Asylum Is Dead. The Myth of American Decency Died With it.
Declaring "our country is full," the president killed the myth of American decency. → Read More
400 Tweets. 585 Miles. $9 Billion: Trump’s Border Wall Boondoggle
And Mexico still isn’t paying for it. → Read More
400 Tweets. 585 Miles. $9 Billion: Trump’s Border Wall Boondoogle
And Mexico still isn’t paying for it. → Read More
Michelle Obama just surprised a group of teenage girls in New York City—and it was perfect
Her book tour is full of graceful moments in a graceless time. → Read More
The Best Book on Immigration You Will Read This Year Comes From a Former Border Patrol Agent –
Francisco Cantú's new book is an honest, gripping account of patrolling the line. → Read More
Inside Trump's Border Crackdown on Women and Kids
The White House says it’s already working. But at what cost? → Read More
The Crazy Story of the Professor Who Came to Stay—and Wouldn't Leave
It's not easy to evict someone in California. Usually that's a good thing. → Read More
4,600 Central American Kids Have Applied for Refugee Status. 11 Have Gotten It. Here’s Why.
In September 2014, in an effort to keep more child migrants from risking the dangerous journey north, President Barack Obama approved a plan to let some Central American kids apply for refugee status without leaving their home countries. Now, more than a year later, only a tiny fraction of applicants have gotten approval to come to the United States. Roughly 4,600 kids have applied to the… → Read More
4,600 Central American Kids Have Applied for Refugee Status. 11 Have Gotten It. Here’s Why.
In September 2014, in an effort to keep more child migrants from risking the dangerous journey north, President Barack Obama approved a plan to let some Central American kids apply for refugee status without leaving their home countries. Now, more than a year later, only a tiny fraction of applicants have gotten approval to come to the United States. Roughly 4,600 kids have applied to the… → Read More
The CIA Is Still Refusing to Release Its Files on This Alleged War Criminal
Human rights experts at the University of Washington are now suing for documents. → Read More