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The far-right has bad blood with pop star Taylor Swift and her football-playing, pro-vax beau. Whose side is the NFL on? Read more

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Devotion to capitalism requires leaving a lot of people behind. Our system has made about as much room as it is going to make for disabled people, columnist Mike Ervin writes. Read more

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Politicians like Nikki Haley will proudly bust unions. But the latest events at Boeing are a clear example of what happens when corporations don't listen to their workers. Read more

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Joe Biden is far from perfect—and his handling of the genocide in Gaza is worth criticism. But he's better than Trump. Read more

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It seems like Eric Hovde doesn't know why he's running for a U.S. Senate seat. His incoherent political message in a state he is out of touch with is a glimpse into a Republican Party in disarray. Read more

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An upcoming documentary details how Charles and David Koch made billions off of the Osage people's oil money. Read more

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Lorie Shaul

The 2024 presidential election will determine the fate of American democracy. Voting is the bare minimum progressives can do. Read more

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An interview with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Read more

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In "Exit Wounds," Ieva Jusionyte looks into the world of firearms trafficking—and what happens when U.S. guns cross the border. Read more

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The challenges of today are eerily similar to those highlighted by Robert M. La Follette 100 years ago, writes Richard Drake. Read more

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Words from populist author, public speaker, and radio commentator Jim Hightower. Read more

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In "Tripped," Norman Ohler digs into the history of psychedelics—and the government efforts to suppress them. Read more

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A seemingly idyllic place to raise a family turns into a nightmare for Wisconsin residents whose water supply was contaminated by PFAS, Richelle Wilson reports. Read more

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Giles Clasen

New immigrants in Denver face a steep climb to stability as services fall short in the face of immense demand, reports Robert Davis. Read more

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Steve Hillebrand

Immigration advocates weigh in for The Progressive Magazine. Read more

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Border Patrol is keeping asylum seekers stranded in the desert, violating the agency’s own standards, reports Claudia Villalona. Read more

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Prodded by Charles Koch, John Roberts’s “chaos court” is poised to sabotage the health and safety of Americans. Read more

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Universities are built to teach students how to stand up for themselves and communicate their ideas—not to criminalize the opinions that some disagree with, writes editor-at-large Bill Lueders. Read more

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U.S. lawmakers aim to further punish Americans exercising their First Amendment right to boycott, writes Samer Badawi. Read more

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In the exurbs, Americans are walking, driving, and living alone. The politics of escape has left them isolated and increasingly paranoid, David Masciotra writes in his new book. Read more

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