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Donald Trump

Trump’s Genius Is His Entertaining Idiocy Trump’s Genius Is His Entertaining Idiocy

The president’s ability to distract obscures his administration’s assault on democratic institutions.

Jun 13, 2018 / Eric Alterman

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The AT&T-Time Warner Merger Ruling Is Bad for the Country The AT&T-Time Warner Merger Ruling Is Bad for the Country

And it will affect much more than just these two companies. 

Jun 12, 2018 / David Dayen

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‘Athletes Aren’t Roulette Chips’: Bill Bradley Speaks Out on Gambling in Sports ‘Athletes Aren’t Roulette Chips’: Bill Bradley Speaks Out on Gambling in Sports

A Supreme Court decision effectively legalizing sports gambling has been met with cheers, but the NBA Hall-of-Famer and former senator is a dissenting voice.

Jun 12, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes

Mike Pompeo and John Bolton have dangerous ties to anti-Muslim activists.

Jun 12, 2018 / Arnold Isaacs

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For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings For Palestinian Feminists, Liberation Has 2 Meanings

New coalitions of women are shaping the future of activism and gender equality in the Gaza Strip.

Jun 12, 2018 / Jen Marlowe and Fadi Abu Shammalah

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The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration

To truly hold the president accountable, there has to be more distinction between news that affects people’s lives and the daily outrages that often distract from the issues.

Jun 12, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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The LGBTQ History Behind ‘A League of Their Own’ The LGBTQ History Behind ‘A League of Their Own’

Writer Britni de la Cretaz stops by to talk about the queer history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Jun 12, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Today Is the 2nd Anniversary of the Pulse Massacre in Orlando, Florida

Today Is the 2nd Anniversary of the Pulse Massacre in Orlando, Florida Today Is the 2nd Anniversary of the Pulse Massacre in Orlando, Florida

The deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in US history resulted in 49 people dead and 53 wounded.

Jun 12, 2018 / OppArt / Carol Massa

How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?

How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression? How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?

Two words: Neil Gorsuch.

Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols

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Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War? Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War?

Senators Rand Paul, Bernie Sanders, and Jeff Merkley warn that proposed legislation to curb the president's war-making powers is woefully inadequate.

Jun 11, 2018 / James Carden

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