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Running Out of Stuff to Do? Try Freaking Out Running Out of Stuff to Do? Try Freaking Out

If you get through all of these suggestions, try doing them again!

May 26, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew

Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew

New polling suggests 75 percent of female employees have experienced sexual harassment on the job.

May 26, 2020 / Bryce Covert

For Biden to Unite the Party, He Needs Warren as His Running Mate

For Biden to Unite the Party, He Needs Warren as His Running Mate For Biden to Unite the Party, He Needs Warren as His Running Mate

Not only would Warren excite the enthusiasm of progressive Democrats, she also has the policy chops the next administration will need.

May 25, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Nice Shot

Nice Shot Nice Shot

A blow for liberty.

May 25, 2020 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall

A Death in the Extended ‘Nation’ Family: Omar Portillo, 1956–2020

A Death in the Extended ‘Nation’ Family: Omar Portillo, 1956–2020 A Death in the Extended ‘Nation’ Family: Omar Portillo, 1956–2020

Omar Portillo, who was known for his kindness and good cheer, succumbed to Covid-19 in March.

May 25, 2020 / Angely Mercado

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In New Zealand, David Confronts 2 Goliaths In New Zealand, David Confronts 2 Goliaths

The country’s effective handling of the coronavirus was prefigured by its dramatic response to a right-wing murder spree.

May 25, 2020 / John Feffer

Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity

Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity Scott Walker Is Peddling the Deadly Snake Oil of Austerity

Recommending austerity for struggling states is the policy equivalent of touting bleach injections as a coronavirus cure.

May 25, 2020 / John Nichols

The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong

The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong

As China moves to impose a law that would criminalize dissent, Hong Kongers are facing a dark new era.

May 23, 2020 / Wilfred Chan

Shut Up and Play, or Shut Up and Die?

Shut Up and Play, or Shut Up and Die? Shut Up and Play, or Shut Up and Die?

Donald Trump and NFL ownership are demanding a 2020 season, health of the players be damned.

May 22, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Recovery Will Take More Than Money

Recovery Will Take More Than Money Recovery Will Take More Than Money

The pandemic offers Americans a chance to look hard at the ways in which government has failed society—but also a chance to do something about it.

May 22, 2020 / Mike Gecan

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