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Letters From the July 3-10, 2017, Issue Letters From the July 3-10, 2017, Issue

A struggle preserved in sepia… Debt and taxes—and family… Harshing the Dems’ Mello… Puzzled no more… Low notes… Web-only: Exchange between the Wildlife Conservation Society and Gre...

Jun 15, 2017 / Our Readers

Trump Climate Change

Lying About Climate Change Is What Makes a Good Republican Lying About Climate Change Is What Makes a Good Republican

Yet instead of holding the Koch brothers’ lackeys to account, the media says the GOP’s murder-suicide policy can be chalked up in part to “Democratic hubris.”

Jun 15, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman

President Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann

Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine

Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann was a man who spoke truth to power and expected others to do the same.

Jun 15, 2017 / Phyllis Bennis and Richard Falk

Tom Perriello

Tom Perriello Pushed Ralph Northam Left, but Came Up Short Tom Perriello Pushed Ralph Northam Left, but Came Up Short

Progressive insurgents should take note of what worked for Perriello—and what didn’t. 

Jun 14, 2017 / George Zornick

Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting? Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting?

Russia’s leader may be the most vilified foreign leader in recent US history, but until now Americans have never had an opportunity to see, hear and evaluate him for themselves.

Jun 14, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Russia Anti Corruption Protests June

Russia Is Experiencing the Largest Anti-Government Protests in Half a Decade Russia Is Experiencing the Largest Anti-Government Protests in Half a Decade

Railing against corruption, young people across the country are standing up for a more just future. 

Jun 14, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Golden State Warriors

Will the Warriors Turn Down a Trip to the White House? Will the Warriors Turn Down a Trip to the White House?

If any team would publicly and collectively decide not to make the White House visit, it would be these Warriors.

Jun 14, 2017 / Dave Zirin

rand paul interview

Rand Paul and Most Senate Democrats Almost Blocked Trump’s Saudi Arms Deal Rand Paul and Most Senate Democrats Almost Blocked Trump’s Saudi Arms Deal

Unfortunately, a handful of Democrats sided with the administration and against efforts to end Saudi atrocities in Yemen.

Jun 14, 2017 / John Nichols

NEA Support Rally AP

American Culture Has Become More Open, International, and Diverse. Trump’s Budget Would Reverse That. American Culture Has Become More Open, International, and Diverse. Trump’s Budget Would Reverse That.

The budget would deal crippling blows to institutions in the arts and humanities and to organizations that foster understanding of global affairs and cultures.

Jun 14, 2017 / Barbara Crossette

E.P. Thompson’s Search for a New Popular Front

E.P. Thompson’s Search for a New Popular Front E.P. Thompson’s Search for a New Popular Front

Despite a lifetime of political disappointments, the historian never gave up on the prospects of a broad left-wing social movement.

Jun 14, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Stefan Collini

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