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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

Taiwan Strait Helicopter

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

Politicizing Science

Politicizing Science Politicizing Science

Anti-vax vs. covid reality.

Apr 1, 2021 / OppArt / Anonymous

Georgia State Rep. Park Cannon under arrest

Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s New Anti-Voting Law Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s New Anti-Voting Law

It’s tailor-made to stop the expansion of the electorate that doomed Republicans in 2020 and 2021. Here’s how to fight back.

Apr 1, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Kyrsten Sinema

What Happened to Kyrsten Sinema? What Happened to Kyrsten Sinema?

Aída Chávez on the Arizona Democrat, plus Joan Walsh on Stephen Breyer.

Apr 1, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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