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Fabricio Alonzo
The Other Americans: Guatemala’s Attacks on Press Have Reached New Heights
The country has persecuted the founder of one of its major daily newspapers—again. But that’s just the beginning. Read more
Aug 15, 2022
Trump White House Archives
The Mar-a-Lago Raid Is Trump’s ‘Al Capone Moment’
Like the infamous mobster who was convicted on tax evasion, Trump may go down for stealing documents instead of his more serious crimes. Read more
Aug 15, 2022
Al Jazeera English
India at 75: How Modi’s Rightwing Populism Threatens Democracy
As the country celebrates its independence, its prime minister sets an antidemocratic agenda that undermines the country’s founding values. Read more
Aug 11, 2022
Gage Skidmore
Midwest Dispatch: Ilhan Omar Narrowly Beats a Centrist Challenger in Minnesota’s Primary
Omar’s survival instinct seems to have compelled her to fight openly for the policies she believes in, even when faced with pushback. Read more
Aug 10, 2022
Gage Skidmore
Yes, You Can Call Them Fascist
The GOP and its allies have a lot in common with fascist movements of the past, so why can’t we just say that? Read more
Aug 10, 2022
jimmedia
The Activist Offering: Lessons from Kansas
Amid a new political landscape, voters across the nation show us that abortion is a winning issue. Read more
Aug 10, 2022
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Review: ‘Nope’ Makes a Scene
In Jordan Peele’s third feature, chasing the spectacular is a double-edged sword. Read more
Aug 6, 2022
The Burn Pit Party
In another sign of how extreme the Republican Party has become, leaders in the party recently came out against injured veterans and U.S. manufacturing. They’re willing to help burn up the whole planet. Read more
Aug 5, 2022
Gustavo Petro Urrego
The Other Americans: The Left Takes Power in Colombia, but It’s No ‘Pink Tide’
New left-leaning governments in South America will have a difficult time as economic conditions worsen and the right increases its sway. Read more
Aug 5, 2022
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The Day of Magical Thinking
Reflections on reading and writing after the rollback of Roe v. Wade. Read more
Aug 4, 2022
Bill Lueders
Evicting the Elderly: ‘This Is News to Me’
In newly released records, state health officials scramble to explain the penalty-free eviction of my mother from an elder care facility. The fifth installment in our investigative series, ‘Evicting the Elderly.’ Read more
Aug 3, 2022
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The Other Americans: State Department Expands List of Corrupt Officials in Central America
But the designation leaves much to be desired in addressing impunity within the region. Read more
Aug 3, 2022
Shutterstock
It’s Time to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage
As inflation raises prices for everything from bacon to hotel rooms, $7.25 an hour just isn't enough. Read more
Aug 2, 2022
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Rent Is Too Damn High (and Tenants are Paying the Price)
As the median rent spikes to $2,000 across the country, housing justice activists double down on efforts to counter price-gouging landlords. Read more
Aug 2, 2022
Daniel Brown
Photo Essay: Chicago’s Gun Death Cycle, Interrupted
A mysterious double homicide on a city bus highlights the impact of the pandemic on violence and incarceration. Read more
Aug 1, 2022
Trump’s Outtakes
The January 6th committee unveiled outtakes from the video address Donald Trump released the day after the insurrection. Needless to say, the video was not flattering. Read more
Jul 29, 2022
Guian Bolisay
New Climate Deal Will Help in the Short Term, Too
The proposal would make it easier for people to make their homes and vehicles more energy efficient, lowering costs without lowering comfort. Read more
Jul 29, 2022
Creative Commons
The New Battleground for Abortion Rights: Internet Privacy
Roe v. Wade’s reversal has experts calling for stronger digital privacy laws and health providers using pen and paper. Read more
Jul 28, 2022
Steve Rhodes
Can the Police Ever Police Themselves?
New research and an ongoing case around the brutal arrest of a Colorado senior lay bare a quieter problem plaguing law enforcement: bystanderism. Read more
Jul 26, 2022
U.S. State Department
Smart Ass Cripple: The ADA’s Bittersweet Anniversary
At age thirty-two, the Americans with Disabilities Act is still a work in progress. Who knows what challenges it will face in the future? Read more
Jul 25, 2022
