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Donald Trump pats his bicep and pumps at an August 2019 rally.

It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Constitution It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Constitution

Trump's exploitation of his position and its authority is precisely what presidents are supposed to be impeached for.

Oct 8, 2019 / John Nichols

The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable

The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable

The NBA sides with their multibillion-dollar business partners over the human rights of demonstrators being gunned down in Hong Kong.

Oct 8, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country

His administration is working hard to shut down immigration, eliminate environmental regulations, and undermine abortion rights.

Oct 8, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

The University of California Finally Has Divested From Fossil Fuels

The University of California Finally Has Divested From Fossil Fuels The University of California Finally Has Divested From Fossil Fuels

Now, Fossil Free UC wants to set the record straight about why.

Oct 8, 2019 / StudentNation / Emily Williams and Theo LeQuesne

Why Ryan O’Callaghan Hid His Sexuality From His NFL Teammates

Why Ryan O’Callaghan Hid His Sexuality From His NFL Teammates Why Ryan O’Callaghan Hid His Sexuality From His NFL Teammates

Former New England Patriot Ryan O’Callaghan joins the show to talk about his new book, My Life on the Line.

Oct 8, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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Letters From the October 21, 2019, Issue Letters From the October 21, 2019, Issue

Look again… Blame Merle!… The last dance?…

Oct 8, 2019 / Our Readers

The Catholic Church at a Crossroads

The Catholic Church at a Crossroads The Catholic Church at a Crossroads

In their new books, Ross Douthat and James Chappel present two radically different versions of Catholicism’s past and future.

Oct 8, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Jan-Werner Müller

A Tool to Improve Baseball Performance Has Become a Weapon Against the Players

A Tool to Improve Baseball Performance Has Become a Weapon Against the Players A Tool to Improve Baseball Performance Has Become a Weapon Against the Players

How baseball’s numbers game threatens to strangle the sport.

Oct 8, 2019 / Feature / Kelly Candaele and Peter Dreier

The Wisconsin Senator Who Keeps Making Things Worse for Trump

The Wisconsin Senator Who Keeps Making Things Worse for Trump The Wisconsin Senator Who Keeps Making Things Worse for Trump

Wild-eyed Senator Ron Johnson is desperate to help the president. Instead, he’s confirmed a lot of what the whistle-blower said—and made Biden look good.

Oct 7, 2019 / John Nichols

How to Be a Radical Mayor

How to Be a Radical Mayor How to Be a Radical Mayor

Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, explains why the presidency is like the plantation.

Oct 7, 2019 / Q&A / John Nichols

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