2022-11-01motherjonespdf May 2026

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

You can find the full table of contents and selected articles directly on the Mother Jones November/December 2022 archive page. Mother Jones November+December 2022 Issue 2022-11-01MotherJonespdf

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 The cover story, by Tim Murphy, pulls back