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Mitch McConnell

Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare

With GOP “moderates” caving on Medicaid cuts, the skids are greased.

Jun 9, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

Republican Town Hall Protest

Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem

Progressives want education, health care, and housing for everyone. And we’re the close-minded ones?

Jun 9, 2017 / Katha Pollitt

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

But will Republicans care?

Jun 8, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Colin Kaepernick

The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick

Leading media members are carrying on a disinformation campaign against the greatest political lightning rod in sports.

Jun 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Wall Street Sign

Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think

If Trump really wanted to go after the banks, there’s a simple way he could do it.

Jun 8, 2017 / Nomi Prins

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Norman Lear: Donald Trump Is the Middle Finger of the American Right Hand Norman Lear: Donald Trump Is the Middle Finger of the American Right Hand

What distinguishes All in the Family, which had 60 million viewers during the 1970s, from political satire today?

Jun 8, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal

This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal

Before billionaire Tom Barrack chaired Trump’s inaugural committee, his company was moving to evict a third of its tenants in one Atlanta-area county. This is Making America G...

Jun 8, 2017 / Aaron Glantz

Activists gather outside American Enterprise Institute to protest FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and the Trump administration’s attacks on net neutrality.

Join the Activists and Companies Planning a Big Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality Join the Activists and Companies Planning a Big Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality

Mark July 12 on your calendar and join the fight to save the Internet. 

Jun 6, 2017 / NationAction

Trumpcare Protest

Time for Democrats to Unite Around Medicare for All Time for Democrats to Unite Around Medicare for All

Progressives must drive the debate to the point that Medicare for all is seen not as impossible, but inevitable.

Jun 6, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Frank Deford: The Lost Interview

Frank Deford: The Lost Interview Frank Deford: The Lost Interview

A never-before-heard interview with the legendary sportswriter.

Jun 6, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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