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Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists

Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists

Having nothing of substance to offer, the party establishment thinks supporting Trumpists is a clever move. But they are playing with fire.

Jun 24, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Photo of Jan 6 hearing.

The Fascist Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight The Fascist Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight

The latest January 6 hearing shows how close Trump and his toadies came to overturning democracy, despite their ridiculous incompetence.

Jun 24, 2022 / Joan Walsh

A woman gives a speech at a lectern draped with a picture of Julian Assange.

America’s Lapdog Britain Moves to Extradite Julian Assange America’s Lapdog Britain Moves to Extradite Julian Assange

If President Biden really cared about press freedom, he would have canceled the extradition request months ago.

Jun 24, 2022 / Peter Oborne

A woman in a colorful jacket holds up a ballot.

In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands” In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands”

In Francia Marquez’s hometown, those have suffered the brunt of the violence and inequality are welcoming a new future.

Jun 24, 2022 / Laura Carlsen

What Happens to Children Who Lose a Parent?

What Happens to Children Who Lose a Parent? What Happens to Children Who Lose a Parent?

A child with an incarcerated parent suffers disadvantages that are as bad, or worse, as those faced by a child with a parent who died.

Jun 24, 2022 / StudentNation / Ariana Torres, Chrisann Timbie, and Gaby Sierra

Police arrest a suspect

The Supreme Court Strips Us of Miranda Warnings The Supreme Court Strips Us of Miranda Warnings

Today, Justice Alito ruled that you have constitutional rights, but no right to know what they are.

Jun 23, 2022 / Elie Mystal

The Government’s Investigation Into a Brookings Ex-President Should Worry Think Tanks

The Government’s Investigation Into a Brookings Ex-President Should Worry Think Tanks The Government’s Investigation Into a Brookings Ex-President Should Worry Think Tanks

Accepting foreign government funding may have just gotten harder.

Jun 23, 2022 / Eli Clifton and Benjamin Freeman

The 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C.

What the Hand-Wringing Over a “Backlash” to Feminism Gets Wrong What the Hand-Wringing Over a “Backlash” to Feminism Gets Wrong

Yes, we’re facing new opposition after a wave of progress. But we can’t afford—and don’t deserve—despair.

Jun 23, 2022 / Joan Walsh

A woman in a gray T-shirt and black jeans stands in a white room with pillars.

Why the Left Should Pay Attention to Ana María Archila Why the Left Should Pay Attention to Ana María Archila

The activist’s record at Make the Road New York, one of the most effective immigrant rights groups, has earned her run for New York lieutenant governor a close look.

Jun 23, 2022 / D.D. Guttenplan

People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police

People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police

It’s time to pick a side.

Jun 23, 2022 / Renee Bracey Sherman

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