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Ben Wikler Has a Plan to Supercharge American Democracy Ben Wikler Has a Plan to Supercharge American Democracy
Democrats can save the country from an authoritarian takeover, but to do so they must focus on systemic reforms, the author argues in this adaptation from his new book.
How Franco Ruled Spain How Franco Ruled Spain
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The Return of McCarthyism The Return of McCarthyism
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January 14th, 2015: ‘America Is Sinking Fast’: John Leonard and Todd Gitlin on Robert Stone ‘America Is Sinking Fast’: John Leonard and Todd Gitlin on Robert Stone
“Stone may leave the country,” the late essayist wrote of the late novelist, &ldquot;but it’s America confounded that he finds wherever he goes.”
Politics
Bernie and AOC Are Taking On AI. Only One of Them Is Doing It Right. Bernie and AOC Are Taking On AI. Only One of Them Is Doing It Right.
Sanders is responding to the deceptive narratives floated by the industry. AOC is talking to experts who really understand how AI works.
Lindsey Graham’s Defense of Brett Kavanaugh Told Us Everything Lindsey Graham’s Defense of Brett Kavanaugh Told Us Everything
The senator’s infamous cry of rage spoke not only to his cruelty but also to his larger role in changing the court.
Could Abdul El-Sayed Upend Democratic Politics for Good? Could Abdul El-Sayed Upend Democratic Politics for Good?
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Books & the Arts
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Two new books examine these dark decades in Spanish history.
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World
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Hundreds of outlets across the country have joined the “I am the 89%” campaign.
Pedro Sánchez Is Living on Borrowed Time Pedro Sánchez Is Living on Borrowed Time
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France’s Heat Shock France’s Heat Shock
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Abortion Has Always Been an American Tradition Abortion Has Always Been an American Tradition
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Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea
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From Indigenous practices to the Green New Deal, our country has always focused on prioritizing our planet.
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