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LeBron’s Education Promise Needs to Become This Country’s Promise LeBron’s Education Promise Needs to Become This Country’s Promise

A school funded by LeBron James in Akron, Ohio, is a beautiful example of what all our public education should look like.

Aug 1, 2018 / Dave Zirin

The People’s Budget Is a Road Map for Reconstruction

The People’s Budget Is a Road Map for Reconstruction The People’s Budget Is a Road Map for Reconstruction

The Congressional Progressive Caucus has published an alternative to the perverse values and priorities that now dominate our corrupted politics.

Aug 1, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Immigrant Story

Immigrant Story Immigrant Story

An excerpt from the artist’s graphic novel in progress.

Aug 1, 2018 / OppArt / Frances Jetter

In Tony Kushner’s America

In Tony Kushner’s America In Tony Kushner’s America

When it first debuted, Angels in America helped mark the rising fortunes of the gay-rights movement in the 1990s and early 2000s. What does it tell us about today?

Aug 1, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Benjamin Serby

What’s Next for #MeToo?

What’s Next for #MeToo? What’s Next for #MeToo?

Women who’ve worked a decade to get to this “moment” say more is needed to change attitudes about sexual harassment and assault.

Aug 1, 2018 / Bryce Covert

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Could a Universal Basic Income Become a Political Reality? Could a Universal Basic Income Become a Political Reality?

New polling suggests Americans are open to bold, progressive ideas.

Aug 1, 2018 / Clio Chang

The Siege of Chicago at 50: Todd Gitlin Remembers

The Siege of Chicago at 50: Todd Gitlin Remembers The Siege of Chicago at 50: Todd Gitlin Remembers

“There was an apocalyptic, confrontational spirit.”

Aug 1, 2018 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Bernie Sanders Medicare

Thanks to the Koch Brothers, We Have More Proof that Single Payer Saves Money and Cares for All of Us Thanks to the Koch Brothers, We Have More Proof that Single Payer Saves Money and Cares for All of Us

A study that was intended to make the case against Medicare for All reveals that the reform could save Americans trillions of dollars.

Jul 31, 2018 / John Nichols

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Could Fewer Independent Police Forces Help Reduce Police Brutality in Pennsylvania? Could Fewer Independent Police Forces Help Reduce Police Brutality in Pennsylvania?

Allegheny County’s intense regional fragmentation is the unsustainable legacy of industrial capitalism—could changing that help save the lives of young people like Antwon Rose?

Jul 31, 2018 / StudentNation / Jordana Rosenfeld

Democracy Spring 2016

Don’t Let Corporate Money Dominate the Midterms Don’t Let Corporate Money Dominate the Midterms

You can also organize in your community to demand that all separated immigrant families are reunited and freed from detention.

Jul 31, 2018 / NationAction

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