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Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit?

Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit? Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit?

As legends like Lewis pass away, I wonder whether we’re prepared to become the new elders. 

Jul 23, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

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What We Can Learn From Feminist Federal Credit Unions What We Can Learn From Feminist Federal Credit Unions

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, women- and minority-owned businesses are still contending with unequal access to credit.

Jul 23, 2020 / Cecilia Nowell

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Right-wing groups and media laid the groundwork for federal intervention long before this summer’s protests.

Jul 22, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Attacks on AOC, Liz Cheney, and Portland’s “Wall of Moms” make it seem like Republicans don’t care about women. Except Ghislaine Maxwell.  

Jul 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Scott Walker: Political Ignoramus

Scott Walker: Political Ignoramus Scott Walker: Political Ignoramus

Scott Walker wrote a column for the conservative Washington Times last month, under the headline, “Liberal media and Democrats fan the flames of civil rights ignorance.” The defeat…

Jul 22, 2020 / John Nichols

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When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve? When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve?

The claim that Trump has adopted a somber new tone is plausible only if we completely ignore what he is actually saying.

Jul 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer

An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin

An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin

Replica of Trayvon Martin’s hoodie created out of ceramic representations of the ancient Egyptian symbol for eternal life.

Jul 22, 2020 / OppArt / Angelique Scott

You’re a Doc, You’ve Got This, but Your Face Shield’s Foggy

You’re a Doc, You’ve Got This, but Your Face Shield’s Foggy You’re a Doc, You’ve Got This, but Your Face Shield’s Foggy

“The will to live—and to help other women live and have access to abortion—kept me going.”

Jul 22, 2020 / Maria Espinoza

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George Goehl Talks Deep Canvassing During the Age of Covid George Goehl Talks Deep Canvassing During the Age of Covid

“Something magical happens in the space of a deep canvass conversation. Some trust opens up,” says the People’s Action director.

Jul 22, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Poor People’s Campaign

A New America Is Possible—Now A New America Is Possible—Now

It’s high time to finally end poverty and systemic racism, mitigate climate change, and halt this country’s ever-growing militarism.

Jul 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

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