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The Peregrinations of Raja Shehadeh

The Peregrinations of Raja Shehadeh The Peregrinations of Raja Shehadeh

After the loss of his father and the failure of Oslo, the Palestinian activist turned to writing in order to continue crossing into those territories that became increasingly off l...

Nov 29, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Ursula Lindsey

Soldier Field, Chicago

Sports Tax Scams Laid the Groundwork for Amazon Bidding Madness Sports Tax Scams Laid the Groundwork for Amazon Bidding Madness

Cities that have been most shameless in their stadium spending are now groveling for Amazon’s largesse.

Nov 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin

#MeToo March

The Sexual Harassment Conversation Needs to Move to the Next Level The Sexual Harassment Conversation Needs to Move to the Next Level

What’s needed are real structural and legal changes to support the victims and curb the predators.

Nov 28, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Marilyn Schroeder, center, gathers with other protesters to oppose the Republican tax plan.

GOP Senators Want to Pass Their Tax Plan This Week. Take Action to Stop Them GOP Senators Want to Pass Their Tax Plan This Week. Take Action to Stop Them

You can also share the stories of immigrant youth fighting for the DREAM Act.

Nov 28, 2017 / NationAction

Consumer advocates outside CFPB

The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System

A Trump-appointed judge will hear a challenge to Trump’s legally dubious move.

Nov 28, 2017 / George Zornick

CFPB protest

This Is a Constitutional Crisis This Is a Constitutional Crisis

Trump’s move to displace the legitimate head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau assaults consumers—and violates the rule of law.

Nov 28, 2017 / John Nichols

Mohammed Jabbateh

A US Immigration Case Offers a Rare Day in Court for Victims of Liberian War Crimes A US Immigration Case Offers a Rare Day in Court for Victims of Liberian War Crimes

Gruesome details of Liberia’s civil wars emerge from a Philadelphia courtroom.

Nov 28, 2017 / Robbie Corey-Boulet

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Is Guaranteed to Betray His Base Donald Trump Is Guaranteed to Betray His Base

And the real question is: How will his voters respond?

Nov 28, 2017 / Rajan Menon

EPB technicians

The New Sewer Socialists Are Building an Equitable Internet The New Sewer Socialists Are Building an Equitable Internet

A blue-collar manufacturing town in southern Appalachia offers a roadmap for reclaiming the Internet’s utopian potential.

Nov 28, 2017 / Evan Malmgren

Muslim students high school

Trumpism Infects California’s Schools Trumpism Infects California’s Schools

Muslim students feel less comfortable at school than they have in years.

Nov 28, 2017 / Michelle Chen

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