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hong kong lost generation

Hong Kong’s Lost Generation Hong Kong’s Lost Generation

What does it mean to grow up fighting a superpower?

Oct 2, 2019 / Benjamin Haas

Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage

Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage

As second wave feminism passes into history and a new wave builds, is the world finally ready for Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen?

Oct 1, 2019 / Alix Kates Shulman

Daniel Ellsberg DC Rally

What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now

As we face two “existential crises,” Daniel Ellsberg’s archives are finally being opened.

Oct 1, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

House Committee ICE Juarez

The Courts Are Fighting Back Against Trump’s Brutal Immigration Policies The Courts Are Fighting Back Against Trump’s Brutal Immigration Policies

Federal judges just issued rulings protecting immigrant children, slowing fast-track deportations, and restricting ICE detention orders.

Oct 1, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

WNBA Finals Fever

WNBA Finals Fever WNBA Finals Fever

WNBA aficionado Helen Welock joins us to talk about the WNBA finals between the Mystics and Suns.

Oct 1, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Fight for universal background checks, join a gun control group, and push your congressperson on impeachment.

Oct 1, 2019 / NationAction

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Take a Ride on the Trump Spin Cycle Take a Ride on the Trump Spin Cycle

Crime, lie, repeat.

Oct 1, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice

Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice

Undocumented people are too often silenced—it’s time we listened to their voices.

Oct 1, 2019 / Christopher Soto

Is Our Food Culture Killing Us?

Is Our Food Culture Killing Us? Is Our Food Culture Killing Us?

How we “choose” what to eat takes place within a contained food environment shaped by availability and advertising, traditions and trends—and, above all else, economics.

Oct 1, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Susan Pedersen

Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional?

Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional? Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional?

The group Period Equity says yes—and is pushing lawsuits to repeal it in 35 states.

Oct 1, 2019 / Molly Minta

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