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The World-Historic Melodies of Nathaniel Mackey

The World-Historic Melodies of Nathaniel Mackey The World-Historic Melodies of Nathaniel Mackey

His largest collection yet, Double Trio, is an epic feat of poetry: one that moves from the cradles of civilization to the Middle Passage to the gyre of the present day.

Jun 24, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Piccarella

India Walton

A Socialist Claims a Historic Victory in Buffalo A Socialist Claims a Historic Victory in Buffalo

“A well-meaning group of rebels and revolutionaries” just put a democratic socialist on track for the top job in a major American city.

Jun 23, 2021 / John Nichols

Senators at a For the People Act press conference

Is Performative Progress the Best Democrats Can Do on Voting Rights? Is Performative Progress the Best Democrats Can Do on Voting Rights?

So far, it seems like it. The apparent game plan requires patience, but that’s in short supply among progressives right now.

Jun 23, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Celebrating the Power of Unity

Celebrating the Power of Unity Celebrating the Power of Unity

Mural painted with local children, Skokie, Ill.

Jun 23, 2021 / OppArt / Jenny Vyas

Work in Progress

Work in Progress Work in Progress

Making a film together, alone, on two continents, in two languages, in a pandemic.

Jun 23, 2021 / Divad Durant

Chavez Ross

Our Fathers Fought GOP Voter Suppression 70 Years Ago Our Fathers Fought GOP Voter Suppression 70 Years Ago

Cesar Chavez and Fred Ross Sr. knew it would take a movement to fight measures aimed at intimidating Latino voters. So they built one.

Jun 23, 2021 / Paul Chavez and Fred Ross Jr.

Rev William Barber protest

Have We Entered America’s Third Era of Reconstruction? Have We Entered America’s Third Era of Reconstruction?

The first two have much to teach us about the possibilities and dangers that abound today.

Jun 23, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Aziz Ansari

The Unfinished Evolution of Aziz Ansari The Unfinished Evolution of Aziz Ansari

With the latest season of Master of None, the comedian and director’s attempt at a reboot of his creative approach reveals the limits of his perspective.

Jun 23, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Vikram Murthi

Vaccines India

Wealthy Countries Have Left the Rest of the World Behind Wealthy Countries Have Left the Rest of the World Behind

Vaccine nationalism bought wealthy countries a return to normalcy, while leaving the Global South with devastating surges.

Jun 22, 2021 / Rajan Menon

Lina Khan

Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done

Massive corporations have wielded extraordinary power over our economy for the past 40 years. That’s about to end. Why? Because there’s a new sheriff in town.

Jun 22, 2021 / Morgan Harper and Zephyr Teachout

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