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Trump’s New Press Secretary Fits Right In Trump’s New Press Secretary Fits Right In

Everywhere you look, the president has appointed people who undermine their job’s essential reason for being.

May 14, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman

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Undocumented Workers in Coronavirus Crisis Undocumented Workers in Coronavirus Crisis

“Immigrant workers give life, give a pulse, to our economy. We need to be taken into account.”

May 14, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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Reopening: A Chronicle of Needless Deaths Foretold Reopening: A Chronicle of Needless Deaths Foretold

Brace yourselves for a long, slow burn. We will not get our epidemic under control in the US.

May 14, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves

A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win

A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win

The Biden-Sanders task forces are charged with framing a bigger, bolder Democratic agenda—exactly what the party needs to win.

May 14, 2020 / John Nichols

Paintings of Donald Trump and Barack Obama's faces are displayed outside a park in New York CIty

Racism Is All Trump Has Left Racism Is All Trump Has Left

Facing a tough reelection fight, the president tries to rally his base with the bogeyman of Obama and a reassertion of racial hierarchy.

May 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully

Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully Michael Jordan and the Tragedy of the Bully

One does not need to be “like Mike” to achieve greatness. Just ask Bill Russell.

May 13, 2020 / Dave Zirin

SCOTUS May Have Just Decided to Exempt Trump From the Rule of Law

SCOTUS May Have Just Decided to Exempt Trump From the Rule of Law SCOTUS May Have Just Decided to Exempt Trump From the Rule of Law

During landmark oral arguments on Trump’s tax returns, conservative justices made clear they think the president is above the law.

May 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal

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If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military

A veteran looks back on the follies of the US military during his time in Afghanistan.

May 13, 2020 / Erik Edstrom

What’s Changed Since the Virus Arrived?

What’s Changed Since the Virus Arrived? What’s Changed Since the Virus Arrived?

And what (unfortunately) hasn’t.

May 13, 2020 / OppArt / Carly Larsson

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The Covid-19 Stimulus Debate Is a Pivotal Climate Story The Covid-19 Stimulus Debate Is a Pivotal Climate Story

US coronavirus stimulus measures can help prevent the world from doubling down on another mass-casualty event: climate change.

May 13, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard

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