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Everything Trump Did in His Third Week That Actually Matters Everything Trump Did in His Third Week That Actually Matters

While Trump tried to get tough on crime and suffered two major legal defeats, one of his top advisers appeared to violate ethics rules. 

Feb 10, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter and George Zornick

Seoungju residents protest THAAD Missile Defense System

In South Korea, Women Are Leading the Resistance to US-Backed Militarization In South Korea, Women Are Leading the Resistance to US-Backed Militarization

Tired of their country’s deference to the US, theyre taking matters of security into their own hands.

Feb 10, 2017 / Christine Ahn

Pre-Superbowl Trump interview with O'Reilly

Trump Takes a Running Whack at the Liberal Interventionists Trump Takes a Running Whack at the Liberal Interventionists

He’s erratic and he’s no progressive, but at least he’s challenging the high priests of the foreign-policy establishment.

Feb 10, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Tom Price, Mike Pence

The Real Battle for Obamacare Began at 2:11 This Morning The Real Battle for Obamacare Began at 2:11 This Morning

The confirmation of Tom Price has changed the game. 

Feb 10, 2017 / David Dayen

Jean-Luc Mélenchon

Lyon, the Capital of a Europe in Crisis Lyon, the Capital of a Europe in Crisis

Last weekend, the three movements now redefining French politics converged in this regional hub.

Feb 10, 2017 / Harrison Stetler

Donald Trump’s Real Plan for Coal-Mine Workers

Donald Trump’s Real Plan for Coal-Mine Workers Donald Trump’s Real Plan for Coal-Mine Workers

Safety protections are standing in the way of making coal great again.

Feb 10, 2017 / Michelle Chen

An Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s So-Called Argument for a Muslim Ban

An Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s So-Called Argument for a Muslim Ban An Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s So-Called Argument for a Muslim Ban

The Ninth Circuit ruling tells us that Sally Yates was right—and Donald Trump was wrong.

Feb 10, 2017 / John Nichols

Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs

Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs

Most of us work in the service sector, but you won't hear the president talk about that.

Feb 10, 2017 / Bryce Covert

Girls and Soldier Conflict Over Soccer

Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government

“Palestinians have for decades been fighting policies similar to the ones people are protesting in cities across the United States.”

Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

What Happens When Refugees Are Resettled in the US?

What Happens When Refugees Are Resettled in the US? What Happens When Refugees Are Resettled in the US?

They—and the communities into which they’re placed—thrive.

Feb 9, 2017 / Michelle Chen

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