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Why Won’t New York State Take Bold Action on Climate Change? Why Won’t New York State Take Bold Action on Climate Change?

With the federal government gridlocked, it’s time for states to act.

Apr 16, 2019 / Sean McElwee

1919 Race Riots

What 1919 Taught Us What 1919 Taught Us

Struggles for the rights of women, immigrants and black Americans defined the US in a year that holds striking parallels to today.

Apr 16, 2019 / Arnold Isaacs

Donald Trump a rally

Donald Trump Isn’t Playing Games With Ilhan Omar—He’s Inciting Violence Donald Trump Isn’t Playing Games With Ilhan Omar—He’s Inciting Violence

And he’s going to keep inciting violence until someone gets killed.

Apr 16, 2019 / Elie Mystal

William Barr leaving home

Legal Experts Say There’s No Justification for Refusing to Release the Mueller Report in Full Legal Experts Say There’s No Justification for Refusing to Release the Mueller Report in Full

During his confirmation hearing, Attorney General William Barr vowed to be as transparent as he could. He hasn’t kept his word.

Apr 16, 2019 / Joshua Holland

Anti Brexit Demonstration

Britain, Seized With Brexit Madness, Staggers Toward Yet Another Deadline Britain, Seized With Brexit Madness, Staggers Toward Yet Another Deadline

There’s still no resolution in sight. But some on the left see the new October departure date as a chance to counter the nativist right.

Apr 16, 2019 / Rachel Shabi

The Art of the Q&A With The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner

The Art of the Q&A With The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner The Art of the Q&A With The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner

He talks to us about his philosophy of interviewing, the role of the questioner, and the state of the Q&A today. 

Apr 16, 2019 / Nawal Arjini

Democracy Spring 2016

A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy

A Roosevelt Institute report lays out a clear and compelling plan to curb corporate power and serve the public interest.

Apr 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Take Action Now: Push the Medicare-for-All Bill Forward Take Action Now: Push the Medicare-for-All Bill Forward

Call your senators, mobilize voters, then organize a canvass for universal healthcare.

Apr 16, 2019 / NationAction

The Transfixing Spell of Edward Gorey’s Life in Art

The Transfixing Spell of Edward Gorey’s Life in Art The Transfixing Spell of Edward Gorey’s Life in Art

Mark Dery’s Born to Be Posthumous meticulously tells the story of the unconventional author and artist, who amassed an ardent following yet remains unknown to many readers.

Apr 16, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Jillian Steinhauer

Football

Was Braeden Bradforth’s Death Preventable? Was Braeden Bradforth’s Death Preventable?

Braeden’s mother, Joanne Atkins-Ingram, and lawyer, Jill Elaine Greene, join the show to talk about Braeden's death, the toxic culture of football, and what can be done about it.&n...

Apr 16, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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