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Jack Whitten’s Journals Are a Future Classic of Art Writing

Jack Whitten’s Journals Are a Future Classic of Art Writing Jack Whitten’s Journals Are a Future Classic of Art Writing

Notes From the Woodshed, a recent collection of Jack Whitten’s journal entries and writings, give an invaluable peek into the artistic process.

Mar 19, 2019 / Barry Schwabsky

A Century With Lawrence Ferlinghetti

A Century With Lawrence Ferlinghetti A Century With Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Happy 100th birthday to the essential Beat poet. 

Mar 19, 2019 / The Nation

Medicare for All protest

Medicare for All Is Not Just Good Politics—It’s Good for Business, Too Medicare for All Is Not Just Good Politics—It’s Good for Business, Too

Having health insurance tethered to employment is a terrible idea.

Mar 19, 2019 / Joe Sanberg

United Snakes of America

United Snakes of America United Snakes of America

What’s the aim of US policy in Venezuela?

Mar 19, 2019 / OppArt / Eneko Las Heras

Uighur mosque in Xinjiang

What’s Really Happening to Uighurs in Xinjiang? What’s Really Happening to Uighurs in Xinjiang?

China may have interned more than a million Uighurs in Xinjiang in an attempt to suppress their desire for greater autonomy.

Mar 19, 2019 / Rémi Castets

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Life in the Stupidverse Continues Life in the Stupidverse Continues

Another week with Donald Trump and his merry band of idiots.

Mar 19, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand Has Led the Fight to Maintain Civilian Control of the Military Kirsten Gillibrand Has Led the Fight to Maintain Civilian Control of the Military

As a presidential contender, the New York senator can and should highlight her vital struggles for Pentagon accountability.

Mar 18, 2019 / John Nichols

Palestinian children watch as an Israeli bulldozer works in the West Bank hamlet of Khan al-Ahmar, Thursday, July 5, 2018.

In a First, Palestinians Challenge Israel’s Settlement Enterprise—in a US Court In a First, Palestinians Challenge Israel’s Settlement Enterprise—in a US Court

The challenge comes in response to a case filed by Israeli settlers against Airbnb.

Mar 18, 2019 / Mairav Zonszein

For-Profit Colleges Are Dodging Regulation by Becoming… ‘Nonprofits’?

For-Profit Colleges Are Dodging Regulation by Becoming… ‘Nonprofits’? For-Profit Colleges Are Dodging Regulation by Becoming… ‘Nonprofits’?

Under Trump, the scam-college industry is getting a second wind.

Mar 18, 2019 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen

US Women's Soccer

US Women’s Soccer and the Fight for Pay Equity US Women’s Soccer and the Fight for Pay Equity

On International Women’s Day, a lawsuit dropped that sent a shock wave through the world of soccer. 

Mar 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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