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Initiative 1639 rally

Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws Voters in Washington State Are Poised to Pass Some of the Country’s Toughest Gun-Safety Laws

Organizers hope that Initiative 1639 will juice turnout in the midterms and show that gun-violence prevention is a winner at the ballot box.

Nov 2, 2018 / Joshua Holland

On November 6, Vote Like Your Life Depends on It

On November 6, Vote Like Your Life Depends on It On November 6, Vote Like Your Life Depends on It

Today is the Day of the Dead. Let’s listen to the wisdom of our ancestors.

Nov 2, 2018 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

#Metoo protests France

In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé? In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé?

The idea that seduction is part of French national identity is blocking critical reflection on power, sex, and liberation.

Nov 2, 2018 / Karina Piser

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

How Do We Move Forward From the Synagogue Shooting? How Do We Move Forward From the Synagogue Shooting?

These attacks won’t deter the Jewish commitment to solidarity with refugees and the oppressed.

Nov 1, 2018 / Ruth Messinger

Cuomo extends his

Breaking the Boundaries of 2-Party Politics in New York Breaking the Boundaries of 2-Party Politics in New York

New Yorkers have the option of casting progressive votes for Working Families Party and Green candidates.

Nov 1, 2018 / John Nichols

14th Amendment

Trump Is Provoking a Full-Blown Constitutional Crisis Trump Is Provoking a Full-Blown Constitutional Crisis

We must resist his vow to end birthright citizenship by massive, militant, coordinated action.

Nov 1, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

High school students work the polls

Why Students Are Walking out of School on Election Day Why Students Are Walking out of School on Election Day

Early voting this season has been marked by a dramatic surge of youth participation. Student organizers are determined to keep it up on November 6.

Nov 1, 2018 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

The Military Is the Ultimate Special-Interest Group The Military Is the Ultimate Special-Interest Group

More money than ever is going towards the least-efficient sector of the economy.

Nov 1, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia?

Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia? Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia?

Friday’s Crown Jewel in Riyadh will likely be another infomercial for the monarchy disguised as pro wrestling.

Nov 1, 2018 / David Bixenspan

Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes Is Poised to Make History Jahana Hayes Is Poised to Make History

The Democratic congressional candidate from Connecticut says that growing up in poverty “grounded my decision-making and framed everything I do.”

Nov 1, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann

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