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Reality Leigh Winner US Leaker

Is Reality Leigh Winner a National Hero? Is Reality Leigh Winner a National Hero?

The value of the information she made available is great—but real-world news events may have gotten ahead of her.

Jun 9, 2017 / Joshua Holland

comey russia hearing

Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump

The evidence of Trump’s obstruction of justice invites comparison with Watergate-era articles of impeachment—and demands action.

Jun 9, 2017 / John Nichols

Trump in Saudi Arabia

How Trump Is Inflaming the Middle East’s Proxy Wars How Trump Is Inflaming the Middle East’s Proxy Wars

He has emboldened a recklessly aggressive Saudi government, which is now destroying Yemen, imposing a blockade on Qatar—and could even stumble into war with Iran.

Jun 9, 2017 / Mohamad Bazzi

Mitch McConnell

Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare

With GOP “moderates” caving on Medicaid cuts, the skids are greased.

Jun 9, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

Wonder Women

Wonder Women Wonder Women

If you’re looking for a heroine at the movies this summer, you should look beyond the latest superhero story.

Jun 9, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans

Climate protesters

This Weekend, Demand That Your City Act on Climate This Weekend, Demand That Your City Act on Climate

People across the country will gather to demand that their cities and states commit to the goals of the Paris Agreement and beyond. 

Jun 9, 2017 / NationAction

The infamous apartheid wall separating off the West Bank.

For Palestinians, the 1967 War Remains an Enduring, Painful Wound For Palestinians, the 1967 War Remains an Enduring, Painful Wound

After years of occupation and dispossession, the time for Palestinian freedom is now.

Jun 9, 2017 / Omar Barghouti

Jeremy Corbyn

Labour’s Near-Triumph Brings a New Morning to British Politics Labour’s Near-Triumph Brings a New Morning to British Politics

Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership offered an end to austerity, a commitment to the public good, the faith that generosity is more powerful than greed.

Jun 9, 2017 / Maria Margaronis

Republican Town Hall Protest

Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem

Progressives want education, health care, and housing for everyone. And we’re the close-minded ones?

Jun 9, 2017 / Katha Pollitt

Robert Mueller

Can Robert Mueller Really Hold Trump Accountable? Can Robert Mueller Really Hold Trump Accountable?

The special counsel loomed large over the entire Comey hearing Thursday. 

Jun 8, 2017 / George Zornick

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