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The Hollywood sign now reads

In California Before the Democratic Primary, ‘Nobody Knows Anything’ In California Before the Democratic Primary, ‘Nobody Knows Anything’

Early voting has already begun, but, without a clear industry favorite, the film colony is all over the place.

Feb 28, 2020 / Danny Goldberg

Sonia Sotomayor Just Issued a Serious Warning About the Supreme Court

Sonia Sotomayor Just Issued a Serious Warning About the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor Just Issued a Serious Warning About the Supreme Court

But the media got distracted by Trump’s tweets and missed her message.

Feb 28, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Joe Biden Is Having His Best Week Ever. Will It Matter?

Joe Biden Is Having His Best Week Ever. Will It Matter? Joe Biden Is Having His Best Week Ever. Will It Matter?

Billionaires are still getting in his way—and ours—in South Carolina.

Feb 28, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Kashmiri protesters in Srinagar

Delhi Is On Fire, and My Kashmiri Parents Are in Prison Delhi Is On Fire, and My Kashmiri Parents Are in Prison

India’s government is willing to use any means to crush dissent.

Feb 28, 2020 / Ahmed bin Qasim

I’m Roasting at the Office. What Can I Do?

I’m Roasting at the Office. What Can I Do? I’m Roasting at the Office. What Can I Do?

Another reader asks if life will become “chill” after they graduate.

Feb 28, 2020 / Liza Featherstone

Donald Trump

American Democracy Is Unraveling Before Our Eyes American Democracy Is Unraveling Before Our Eyes

Whether it be impeachment, presidential primaries, or checks and balances, the principles that shaped our country may soon be obsolete.

Feb 28, 2020 / Karen J. Greenberg

If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter

If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter

The court has been captured by conservatives for at least a generation, but there are ways to restore the balance.

Feb 28, 2020 / Feature / Elie Mystal

NFLPA President Eric Winston

NFL Bosses Want Their 17th Game NFL Bosses Want Their 17th Game

The wealthier, more established players are ready for a fight—but the more precarious part of the workforce looks like they’d prefer job security.

Feb 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin

What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life

What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life

If he becomes the nominee, then the Democratic Party will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the billionaire.

Feb 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer for The Nation

The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment

The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment

A Trump campaign suit against The New York Times shows how far he will take attacks on press freedom.

Feb 27, 2020 / John Nichols

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