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Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism

Many aspects of Russiagate are said to be unprecedented—which is very far from the truth.

Feb 28, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

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For Investors, Puerto Rico Is a Fantasy Blank Slate For Investors, Puerto Rico Is a Fantasy Blank Slate

How tech companies and private capital are poised to reshape the US colony.

Feb 28, 2018 / Yarimar Bonilla

Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Too Old—but She Is Too Out of Touch

Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Too Old—but She Is Too Out of Touch Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Too Old—but She Is Too Out of Touch

It’s not her age that should disqualify her from reelection. It’s her political distance from the rising Democratic base.

Feb 28, 2018 / Miles Howard

The Counterrevolution: Governing Our New Internal Enemies

The Counterrevolution: Governing Our New Internal Enemies The Counterrevolution: Governing Our New Internal Enemies

A domestic counterinsurgency model of government and policing is being imposed on American soil on US citizens and residents.

Feb 28, 2018 / Bernard E. Harcourt

NRA head Wayne LaPierre speaks at CPAC 2018

The Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism in the US The Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism in the US

The attacks against George Soros are an attack on decency in American public life. 

Feb 28, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman

Rejjie Snow’s Borderless Music

Rejjie Snow’s Borderless Music Rejjie Snow’s Borderless Music

Dear Annie, the Irish rapper’s studio debut, is a striking picture of international collaboration.

Feb 28, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Briana Younger

There’s a Better Way for Democrats to Nominate a Presidential Candidate

There’s a Better Way for Democrats to Nominate a Presidential Candidate There’s a Better Way for Democrats to Nominate a Presidential Candidate

The Unity Reform Commission’s proposals begin the vital work of making the party more open and fair.

Feb 28, 2018 / John Nichols

#YouToo

#YouToo #YouToo

Abuser-in-Chief Earns New Hashtag

Feb 28, 2018 / OppArt / Melinda Beck

cyril ramaphosa south africa

For South Africa’s New President, ‘Black Economic Empowerment’ Is All About Personal Enrichment For South Africa’s New President, ‘Black Economic Empowerment’ Is All About Personal Enrichment

A courageous labor leader during the anti-apartheid struggle, Cyril Ramaphosa is now the face of neoliberal extractivism and worker exploitation.

Feb 27, 2018 / Patrick Bond

Janus v. AFSCME unions free speech case

How Employers Already Compel Speech From Workers How Employers Already Compel Speech From Workers

There is selective concern about the central issue of Janus v. AFSCME.

Feb 27, 2018 / Sean McElwee

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