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Poland border attack ambulances

Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door

An early Sunday morning attack 12 miles from the Polish border follows a threat to target weapons shipments.

Mar 14, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos

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And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik! And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik!

Donald Trump’s upstate cheerleader turns out to be one of the chief beneficiaries of New York State’s congressional redistricting.

Mar 14, 2022 / Tom Gogola

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These 20 Striking Detroit Baristas Could Lead a Union Revival These 20 Striking Detroit Baristas Could Lead a Union Revival

By asking the NLRB to force their employer to recognize the union without holding an election, they are striking a bold blow for industrial democracy.

Mar 14, 2022 / Daniel Judt

The Incurable Optimism of Dave Grohl

The Incurable Optimism of Dave Grohl The Incurable Optimism of Dave Grohl

In his new memoir, the Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter front man charts his swift rise in the music industry.

Mar 14, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner

Supreme Court abortion ban

Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Obliterate Access in the South Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Obliterate Access in the South

The new ban will create the strictest abortion laws in the history of the state, which has long served as crucial access point for people seeking abortions in the region.

Mar 14, 2022 / Anna Eskamani

Presidents Putin and Jinping

Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last

At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.

Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy

Putin at desk

The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, social media has been restricted or banned in Russia—but a few outlets continue their coverage.

Mar 11, 2022 / Finley Muratova

Kent Macdougall

A Socialist in the Newsroom: Kent MacDougall, 1931–2021 A Socialist in the Newsroom: Kent MacDougall, 1931–2021

The once-controversial reporter and teacher dies without notice.

Mar 11, 2022 / Tom Goldstein

Baseball Is Back

Baseball Is Back Baseball Is Back

The lockout may be over, but MLB’s billionaire bosses are taking a hatchet to the sport.

Mar 11, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Atrocities

Atrocities Atrocities

Fifth columns.

Mar 11, 2022 / Steve Brodner

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