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Uncivil War on Democracy

Uncivil War on Democracy Uncivil War on Democracy

The GOP fans the flames of hate to divide the nation.

Nov 18, 2021 / OppArt / Ratt

Helsinki, Finland

Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink

Finland is vulnerable to the same threats that confront democracies across the EU—the popular appeal of nativist parties, polarized political discourse, and cyber-bullying of minor...

Nov 18, 2021 / David Kirp

Arrival of the Olympic flame in Barcelona, Spain on June 13, 1992.

We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever

The 1992 Barcelona Olympics changed a city that in the 1930s wanted to change the course of world history. 

Nov 18, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse Rittenhouse

A grand day out.

Nov 17, 2021 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz

The Secrets of the So-Called “Havana Syndrome”

The Secrets of the So-Called “Havana Syndrome” The Secrets of the So-Called “Havana Syndrome”

The injuries to US personnel are real, and the cause of the syndrome was not crickets—but excessive secrecy has frustrated investigators and hampered the victims’ efforts to unders...

Nov 17, 2021 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month

Honoring Native land and Native peoples, every day.

Nov 16, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Drone Afghanistan

Let’s Stop Handing the Pentagon Blank Checks Let’s Stop Handing the Pentagon Blank Checks

The system is working—if you happen to be an arms contractor

Nov 16, 2021 / Mandy Smithberger and William D. Hartung

Alok Sharma, president of COP 26

The COP26 President Fights Back Tears as the Summit Comes to a Close The COP26 President Fights Back Tears as the Summit Comes to a Close

The Glasgow climate pact keeps the hope of 1.5 alive, barely.

Nov 15, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

Fridays for the Future protest at COP 26

COP26 Ends With Promises, but Not Nearly Enough Progress COP26 Ends With Promises, but Not Nearly Enough Progress

The UN climate conference’s agreement acknowledges several key issues for the first time—but doesn’t do enough to address them.

Nov 15, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt

In Guns We Trust

In Guns We Trust In Guns We Trust

Dollar values.

Nov 15, 2021 / OppArt / Ileana Doble Hernandez

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