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Big GOP Donors Are to Blame for Their Party’s Clown-Car Primary Big GOP Donors Are to Blame for Their Party’s Clown-Car Primary

In another era, the “establishment” might be coalescing around a single candidate, and attacking Trump and Cruz. But there is no single Republican “establishment” today.

Feb 11, 2016 / Joshua Holland

The Plan for Detroit’s Former Tiger Stadium Ignores History—and Potentially Safety

The Plan for Detroit’s Former Tiger Stadium Ignores History—and Potentially Safety The Plan for Detroit’s Former Tiger Stadium Ignores History—and Potentially Safety

The historic nine-acre field was ignored by the city and lovingly restored by fans. So why are there plans to cover it with artificial turf?

Feb 11, 2016 / Michael Betzold

Cam Newton Celebrating

Cam Newton and the Burden of History Cam Newton and the Burden of History

The backlash against the quarterback’s confident politics has deep roots.

Feb 11, 2016 / Donna Murch

Freedom of Speech v. Civility

Freedom of Speech v. Civility Freedom of Speech v. Civility

Does the speech of students warrant the same First Amendment protections enjoyed by adults?

Feb 11, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Joan Wallach Scott

The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve

The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve

We know how to help children fleeing violence in Central America. Instead, we’re raiding communities and deporting families.

Feb 11, 2016 / Elizabeth Holtzman

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Letters From the February 29, 2016, Issue Letters From the February 29, 2016, Issue

Hunger pains… waging good journalism… Nader’s debaters…

Feb 11, 2016 / Our Readers and Liza Featherstone

Presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio

It’s the Racism, Stupid It’s the Racism, Stupid

The GOP establishment can’t freak out about Trump now. It’s been playing his game for decades, just more artfully.

Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge

Comix Nation

Comix Nation Comix Nation

ignore this…

Feb 11, 2016 / Matt Bors

Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’

Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’ Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’

His mistake was embarrassing, but understandable.

Feb 10, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Colstrip coal plant

The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed? The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed?

It depends on who the next president is.

Feb 10, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

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