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An opium field in Afghanistan

America’s Drug War Is Ruining the World America’s Drug War Is Ruining the World

A half-century of Washington’s harsh drug prohibition policies has brought misery to millions across the globe. 

Apr 9, 2019 / Alfred McCoy

People participate in a

In Arizona, High-School Students Are Making Mental Health the Focus of Anti-Gun-Violence Legislation In Arizona, High-School Students Are Making Mental Health the Focus of Anti-Gun-Violence Legislation

They’re tired of seeing overworked counselors, and they’re tired of not being listened to—students’ mental health, they say, matters.

Apr 9, 2019 / StudentNation / Jordan Harb and Emma Rowland

People hold signs to protest against President Donald Trump's executive order to detain children crossing the southern US border and separating families.

Take Action Now: Stop the Government Crackdown on Immigrants Take Action Now: Stop the Government Crackdown on Immigrants

Speak out against a radical new anti-immigrant law in Florida and learn how to volunteer visit immigrants in detention.

Apr 9, 2019 / NationAction

Trump at Colorado Rally

Our Crisis of Democracy Is Taking Center Stage in the 2020 Campaign Our Crisis of Democracy Is Taking Center Stage in the 2020 Campaign

Democratic candidates are staking out bold stances on progressive policies.

Apr 9, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Kyle Korver Utah Jazz

Kyle Korver Challenges Every White Athlete to Listen and Act Kyle Korver Challenges Every White Athlete to Listen and Act

The NBA player’s essay in The Players’ Tribune is a game changer.

Apr 9, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Kirstjen Nielsen

We Are No Longer a Nation of Laws We Are No Longer a Nation of Laws

What happens when the president disobeys the law, and tries to get others to disobey the law?

Apr 9, 2019 / Joan Walsh

The NBA Season That Was

The NBA Season That Was The NBA Season That Was

The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins the show to talk about the NBA season that is coming to a close and what to expect for the playoffs.

Apr 9, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Pete Buttigieg 2020

For Agonistic Respect on the Left For Agonistic Respect on the Left

More than ever, we must embrace the ability to be sharply critical without being destructive and hostile.

Apr 9, 2019 / Jeffrey C. Isaac

Crash Test Dummies

How Women Are Made Invisible by Design How Women Are Made Invisible by Design

When a “generic male” is the measure of all things, women suffer the consequences.

Apr 9, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Go Green New Deal!

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Go Green New Deal! Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Go Green New Deal!

The Green (Lady) Lantern of hope.

Apr 9, 2019 / OppArt / Arlen Schumer

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