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New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a security briefing with former New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell (R) and former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh (L).

The NYPD Is Still Stopping and Frisking Black People The NYPD Is Still Stopping and Frisking Black People

The number of police stops were on the decline in New York City. Then Eric Adams became mayor.

Sep 27, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Workers holding picket signs stand in the street, with a banner reading STRIKE in red.

Payback Time: Now It’s the Machinists’ Turn to Mount the Barricades Payback Time: Now It’s the Machinists’ Turn to Mount the Barricades

The current strike at Boeing over lost wages and stolen pensions is a fight that has been brewing for a long time.

Sep 27, 2024 / Jonathan Rosenblum

Vote!

Vote! Vote!

Substantial voter turnout is crucial for a healthy democracy.

Sep 27, 2024 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández

Should the Government Break Up Big Corporations or Buy Them?

Should the Government Break Up Big Corporations or Buy Them? Should the Government Break Up Big Corporations or Buy Them?

Matt Bruenig writes that governments should nationalize more companies while Zephyr Teachout argues that freedom requires decentralized power.

Sep 27, 2024 / The Debate / Matt Bruenig and Zephyr Teachout

Mary Sully’s Astonishing Art Pictures American History Through Indigenous Eyes

Mary Sully’s Astonishing Art Pictures American History Through Indigenous Eyes Mary Sully’s Astonishing Art Pictures American History Through Indigenous Eyes

A new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum reveals how deeply embedded a Native woman’s perspective on our culture might be.

Sep 27, 2024 / Feature / Elizabeth Pochoda

Why I Drive Out of State for Prenatal Care

Why I Drive Out of State for Prenatal Care Why I Drive Out of State for Prenatal Care

An abortion ban in my home state of South Dakota is likely to leave doctors unable to treat me should I experience a severe complication.

Sep 27, 2024 / Danielle Campoamor

An aerial view of Tesla’s factor in Austin, Texas, ringed by parking lots with cars parked inside.

Tesla’s Toxic Culture Has Spread to Its New Plant in Austin Tesla’s Toxic Culture Has Spread to Its New Plant in Austin

Allegations of sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and dangerous conditions are now surfacing at another Tesla factory.

Sep 27, 2024 / Bryce Covert

New York City Mayor Eric Adams exits Gracie Mansion hours after being indicted on federal charges.

It’s Going to Be Hard for Eric Adams to Swagger His Way Out of This Mess It’s Going to Be Hard for Eric Adams to Swagger His Way Out of This Mess

While the mayor insists he’s innocent, the indictment makes it look like he knew what he was doing when he accepted campaign cash and airline tickets from Turkish nationals.

Sep 26, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Eric Adams at a press conference on September 26, 2024.

Eric Adams Has Been Indicted. What Now? Eric Adams Has Been Indicted. What Now?

The Southern District has indicted New York City’s mayor. But anyone who claims to be certain of the trajectory of the next six months is lying to you.

Sep 26, 2024 / Ross Barkan

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) departs from a news conference with House Republican Caucus leadership at the Capitol on September 24, 2024, in Washington, DC.

With Another Government Shutdown Averted, the House Goes on Vacation With Another Government Shutdown Averted, the House Goes on Vacation

A stopgap funding bill passed on Wednesday, in spite of 82 “no” votes from Republicans. Then, Speaker Mike Johnson called a recess.

Sep 26, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

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