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Scans of a darkened lung.

Black Lung Is Still Killing America’s Coal Miners Black Lung Is Still Killing America’s Coal Miners

The Department of Labor unveiled a bold initiative to combat the crisis by curbing exposure to silica.

Jul 7, 2022 / Kim Kelly

Gavin Newsom looks into the distance from a lectern.

30 Seconds of Sweet Liberal Relief From California’s Gavin Newsom 30 Seconds of Sweet Liberal Relief From California’s Gavin Newsom

Was his ad tweaking Florida’s Ron DeSantis the opening salvo of a 2024 presidential run? Or just a needed how-to for uninspiring Democratic leaders?

Jul 6, 2022 / Joan Walsh

It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA

It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA

Instead of the political and moral leadership the moment demands, Biden has offered a politics of appeasement.

Jul 6, 2022 / Elie Mystal

We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence

We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence

If progressives don’t find a unifying message of community and love, and find it soon, the guns already out there may be put to use in unspeakable ways.

Jul 6, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino

Tucker Carlson

The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right

Having the Supreme Court on their side isn’t enough. Reactionaries also want you to stop fighting back.

Jul 5, 2022 / Jeet Heer

The GOP Is the Party of Gruesome Oil Profiteering

The GOP Is the Party of Gruesome Oil Profiteering The GOP Is the Party of Gruesome Oil Profiteering

The Republican Party is trying to blame President Biden for spiking gas prices, even though it’s the Republicans who have blocked action.

Jul 5, 2022 / John Nichols

Catastrophe

Catastrophe Catastrophe

Coming to a point.

Jul 1, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Joe Biden Is Not the Fighter America Needs

Joe Biden Is Not the Fighter America Needs Joe Biden Is Not the Fighter America Needs

The president loves the system far too much to fix it.

Jul 1, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Sen. Ron Johnson

Investigate Ron Johnson’s Role in the January 6 Coup Attempt Investigate Ron Johnson’s Role in the January 6 Coup Attempt

The senator played a part in Trump’s scheme, and his actions need to be investigated by the January 6 Committee and the Department of Justice.

Jun 30, 2022 / John Nichols

Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health

Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health

The past week has effectively supplied us with the data on two natural experiments that reveal just how dangerous this court is.

Jun 30, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves

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