Politics

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Saving Lives and Going Hungry: NYC Ambulance Workers Demand Higher Pay Saving Lives and Going Hungry: NYC Ambulance Workers Demand Higher Pay

EMTs and paramedics have been protesting low wages and disrespect from the New York City government since the 1980s.

Apr 6, 2021 / Martha Pskowski

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Anti-Facts and Anti-Vaxx Anti-Facts and Anti-Vaxx

Why would I take the vaccine when I’ve already injected myself with bleach?

Apr 6, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow

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Are We Living in an Age of Strongmen? Are We Living in an Age of Strongmen?

A new book by Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses the past and present challenges posed by authoritarianism, but misses the social and economic conditions in which it arises.

Apr 6, 2021 / Books & the Arts / David A. Bell

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What’s Up in D.C.: Gregory Meeks Has an Agenda for Renewing House Influence on Foreign Policy What’s Up in D.C.: Gregory Meeks Has an Agenda for Renewing House Influence on Foreign Policy

Since Representative Gregory Meeks took over as chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in January, he has been a busy man. The committee has taken on major global issues and…

Apr 5, 2021 / John Nichols

I Am a Man

I Am a Man I Am a Man

Legacy, vision, leadership: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929–April 4, 1968)

Apr 5, 2021 / OppArt / Robin Holder

Crowdfunding Hate in the Name of Christ

Crowdfunding Hate in the Name of Christ Crowdfunding Hate in the Name of Christ

Right-wing extremists have found a safe haven on GiveSendGo, the “#1 Free Christian Crowdfunding Site.”

Apr 5, 2021 / Feature / Talia Lavin

Police Benevolence

Police Benevolence Police Benevolence

Cell Towers. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of March 29.

Apr 2, 2021 / Steve Brodner

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Are the US and China Stumbling Into War? Are the US and China Stumbling Into War?

With one wrong move, provocative military maneuvers off China’s coast could escalate into a catastrophic conflict.

Apr 2, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

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New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE

An increasing number of states are passing legislation that makes it harder for local governments to sign contracts with for-profit prison companies.

Apr 2, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden wants to put $400 billion toward expanding quality home or community care. Ai-jen Poo tells The Nation that’s “historic” progress.

Apr 1, 2021 / John Nichols

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