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That Was David Graeber That Was David Graeber

The anthropologist who coined “the 99 percent” and “bullshit jobs” died at age 59.

Sep 9, 2020 / Malcolm Harris

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

Revenue-producing sports like football and basketball are subsidizing the athletic endeavors of the country club set.

Sep 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Someone Give Us the Gift of Time Travel Someone Give Us the Gift of Time Travel

And we thought 2014 was bad. 

Sep 8, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next

Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Talks About the Kenosha Protests and What Happens Next

“Nobody thinks that that’s a responsible way to carry out justice—shooting someone in the back [multiple] times,” says Mandela Barnes. “That’s beyond bad police work.”

Sep 8, 2020 / Q&A / John Nichols

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Letters From the September 21/28, 2020, Issue Letters From the September 21/28, 2020, Issue

Prey without predators… The costs of long-term care…

Sep 8, 2020 / Our Readers

All 21 of Mississippi’s Beaches Are Closed Because of Toxic Algae (CNN headline)

All 21 of Mississippi’s Beaches Are Closed Because of Toxic Algae (CNN headline) All 21 of Mississippi’s Beaches Are Closed Because of Toxic Algae (CNN headline)

It starts with the sweetest contaminant masks: hound’s-tooth, hummingbirds & hibiscus. The tagline: Breathe us in on Instagram. It starts with Instagram, the masks modeled near…

Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Catherine Pierce

Comix Nation

Comix Nation Comix Nation

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Sep 8, 2020 / Peter Kuper

Donald Trump

George Washington and the Cherry Tree—Updated George Washington and the Cherry Tree—Updated

Young George could not deny he felled that tree. His moral code would certainly forbid it. In such a situation, Trump would say, “I cannot tell a lie: Obama did it.”…

Sep 8, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Duck & Groundcover

Duck & Groundcover Duck & Groundcover

Meadows petaled turquoise. They shiver like glacial lakes Even when the sun shines. A duck could be forgiven, Then, the lack of grace In a dry landing. The ooofff! We…

Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Jay Hopler

First Responders

First Responders First Responders

We’re in it together, but the pandemic keeps impacting Black and brown communities disproportionately.

Sep 8, 2020 / OppArt / Robin Holder

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