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New Muhammad Ali Docuseries Chronicles the Life of ‘The Greatest’ Athlete and Activist
The legendary boxer’s Black nationalist and antiwar stands take center ring in the latest masterpiece from Ken Burns. Read more
Sep 18, 2021
Losers: The New Winners!
Voter suppression and lies about widespread phantom “fraud” appear to be key components in campaigns that matter to the GOP. Read more
Sep 17, 2021
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There Is No Such Thing as a Humane War
New book sounds an alarm about a future in which death and destruction is replaced by “domination and surveillance.” Read more
Sep 17, 2021
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Smart Ass Cripple: My First Taste of Social Security
After waiting sixty-five years for this money, it feels satisfying to finally start receiving it. Read more
Sep 16, 2021
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Cities Struggle to End the Urban Digital Divide
It’s not just rural areas that lack available and reliable Internet access. Read more
Sep 16, 2021
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Somewhere Over the Afghan Horizon, U.S. Drones Still Fly
Despite its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the U.S. military maintains an “over-the-horizon capability,” which allows it to continue launching airstrikes. Read more
Sep 15, 2021
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The Other Americans: Guatemala’s Indigenous Communities Are Still Fighting for Their Rights
Two hundred years after gaining independence, they remain neglected and abused. Read more
Sep 15, 2021
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Midwest Dispatch: Guns and Cops in Minneapolis
The city mourns another child lost to gun violence and proposes revamping its approach to policing. Read more
Sep 14, 2021
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Meet Buffalo Mayoral Candidate India Walton
After securing the Democratic nomination in June, she hopes to become the city’s first socialist mayor in the upcoming November election. Read more
Sep 14, 2021
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Unequal Justice: The Case of Texas v. Reproductive Rights
Attorney General Merrick Garland’s pushback on Texas abortion ban is a welcome sign. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
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Wall Street Money Takes on Big Oil
Institutional investors are increasingly on the side of climate activists, but not totally for the sake of the planet. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
Young People Take Center Court in ‘The Kaepernick Effect’
Dave Zirin’s extraordinary new book is devoted to telling how a star athlete “taking a knee” inspired young athletes across the country to join a historic social movement. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
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How the United States Can Wake Up From Its Post-9/11 Nightmare
The U.S. military serves to kill, torture, and exploit. The only path forward is peace. Read more
Sep 11, 2021
Lawsuit Vigilantes: Not Just For Texas Anymore!
Real live Texas abortion bounty-hunters appear to be exempt from a court-ordered stay. Read more
Sep 10, 2021
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Can ‘Pray Away’ Convert the Homophobic?
The recently released documentary examines the “ex-gay” movement from the perspective of its former leaders. Read more
Sep 10, 2021
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U.S. Representatives Visit Line 3 and Call on Biden to Shut it Down
Members of “The Squad” met with Indigenous leaders in Minnesota to discuss the impacts of Enbridge’s pipeline on the planet, food and water supplies, and treaty rights. Read more
Sep 9, 2021
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Praise Be to Those Who Refused to Kill
Two 2021 books take a fresh look at the unheralded heroes of the Vietnam War. Read more
Sep 7, 2021
A Delusional Rally for ‘Freedom’
Across the country, Trump supporters are still showing up at state capitols to spread conspiracy theories and demand the 2020 election results be overturned. Read more
Sep 7, 2021
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Want a Green New Deal? Get Medicare for All First
A new book on health care shows how big, bold ideas can have a positive ripple effect. Read more
Sep 6, 2021
The I-Won’t-Kill-You Card
The harder it is for so many people to remain unvaccinated, the better. Read more
Sep 3, 2021
