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Australia’s Brutal Refugee Policy Is Inspiring the Far Right in the EU and Beyond Australia’s Brutal Refugee Policy Is Inspiring the Far Right in the EU and Beyond

In an age of refugee demonization, Australia was well ahead of the curve.

Jun 29, 2018 / Antony Loewenstein

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Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy

The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.

Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols

prescription opioids

Can Doctors Lead the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis? Can Doctors Lead the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis?

The solution requires much more than reducing access to the potentially harmful drugs.

Jun 29, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Every Month Is Pride Month

Every Month Is Pride Month Every Month Is Pride Month

LGBTQ rights are human rights, year round.

Jun 29, 2018 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Protesters pray during a Rally For Our Children event to protest a new

Another Way to Keep Families Together: Join the New Sanctuary Movement Another Way to Keep Families Together: Join the New Sanctuary Movement

Find ways to help in your community.

Jun 28, 2018 / John Washington

Willie O’Ree

Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame

The first black NHL player finally receives the ultimate honor at age 82. 

Jun 28, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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We Are All Paying the Price for America’s Reckless War Spending We Are All Paying the Price for America’s Reckless War Spending

Deficit spending abroad is driving inequality at home.

Jun 28, 2018 / Stephanie Savell

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Reunite Migrant Children and Parents

The blistering 24-page decision offers some hope to the families who have been torn apart. 

Jun 28, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Rethinking Cultural Currents of the South

Rethinking Cultural Currents of the South Rethinking Cultural Currents of the South

Two new projects remind us of the cultural potency of the region.

Jun 28, 2018 / Elizabeth Pochoda

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We’re Going to Abolish ICE We’re Going to Abolish ICE

It’s just the beginning, but candidates across the country are starting to step up.

Jun 28, 2018 / Sean McElwee

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