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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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It’s Time for Americans to Reckon With the True History of Racial Oppression in This Country It’s Time for Americans to Reckon With the True History of Racial Oppression in This Country

In “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America,” Jeffery Robinson aims to help us do just that.

Jun 11, 2018 / Collier Meyerson

Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’

Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’ Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’

The congresswoman met with dozens of immigrant mothers who have had their children forcibly removed. 

Jun 11, 2018 / Joan Walsh

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Flood Flood

America is flooded with guns.

Jun 11, 2018 / OppArt / Kevin Kallaugher

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New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’ New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’

Anat Shenker-Osorio tells The Nation how talking racial justice amplifies progressive economic messages.

Jun 8, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present

Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present

The journalist who brought the My Lai massacre to light explains why we are not in a golden age of journalism.

Jun 8, 2018 / Jon Wiener

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