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Tesla’s Long History of Silencing Whistleblowers
Despite Elon Musk’s “visionary” meme rhetoric, Tesla has engineered a practice of ignoring legitimate safety complaints and punishing those who make them. Read more
Jan 15, 2022
The Wonders of the Filibuster!
We’re hearing quite a bit about the filibuster these days because it is what is keeping Democrats from passing essential voting rights legislation. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
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Who Are Trump’s Committed Insurrectionists?
New studies highlight the far-right movement seeking an end to U.S. democracy. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
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Trump-Era Law Pushes U.S. Diplomacy Toward Imperialism
Under a bill passed into law in 2019, U.S. diplomats are now legally obligated to help U.S. businesses gain access to overseas markets. Read more
Jan 13, 2022
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‘Hey, Hey, USA! How Many Bombs Did You Drop Today?’
New numbers shed light on how the U.S. military rains terror from above. Read more
Jan 13, 2022
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Remembering Betty White, Activist
Throughout her nearly 100 years of life, the beloved actor stood up for racial equity, gender justice, and animal rights. Read more
Jan 12, 2022
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Chip Berlet’s Lifelong Fight Against the Far Right
The author, educator, and activist has charted a course of principled opposition to bigotry and extremism. Read more
Jan 11, 2022
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The Other Americans: Boosting Central American Economies Won’t Deter Migration
The Biden Administration proposed increasing investment in Central American economies, but experts say that inequalities and low wages in the region are still driving factors of migration. Read more
Jan 10, 2022
Another January 6th
Unfortunately, the assault keeps coming in statehouses across the country. Read more
Jan 7, 2022
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Midwest Dispatch: Minneapolis Teachers Must Contend With COVID-19 Staffing Crisis
As the Omicron variant surges, hospital beds, substitute teachers, and consistent education have become sparse. Read more
Jan 6, 2022
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‘It Makes No Sense’: When a Disease Becomes a Crime
In his new book “Light Up the Night,” Travis Lupick explores the increase in overdoses during the pandemic and ways we can help drug users—instead of criminalizing them. Read more
Jan 4, 2022
Harry Reid’s Hawkish Foreign Policy Record
The late Senator repeatedly backed military aggression and spurned international law. Read more
Jan 3, 2022
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Ten Good Things About 2021. Really
Amid a raging pandemic, an attempted insurrection, and attacks on abortion rights, it’s important to remember that the year 2021 struck some positive notes. Read more
Dec 31, 2021
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Smart Ass Cripple: Congress vs. Children with Disabilities
The federal government has yet to uphold its 1975 passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and it appears unlikely that it plans to change that any time soon. Read more
Dec 30, 2021
Too Hot to Handle
The new PBS documentary “Earth Emergency” is essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand extreme weather’s causes and what can be done about it. Read more
Dec 28, 2021
The Birds of Washington (Aves Politicae)
An ornithological deep dive into the winged creatures in our nation’s capital. Read more
Dec 24, 2021
Holiday Singalong: Manchin the Evil Coal Man!
Senator Joe Manchin is blocking “Build Back Better” legislation in the name of being a really smart fiscal conservative just looking out for his West Virginia constituents. Read more
Dec 24, 2021
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The Return of the ‘Sewer Socialists’
Richie Floyd’s election in Florida proves that socialist candidates that focus on tangible issues like jobs and housing can win—even in “battleground states.” Read more
Dec 23, 2021
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Midwest Dispatch: Celebrating Myon Burrell’s Release From Prison
After spending half his life behind bars for a crime that he did not commit, the Minneapolis native has been free for one year. But there remains a long road ahead. Read more
Dec 22, 2021
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Smart Ass Cripple: Why I Regret Joining My Neighborhood Watch Group
After hearing gunfire down the street, I thought joining the Facebook group would make me feel safer. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. Read more
Dec 20, 2021
