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Military Leaders Have an Extraordinary Choice to Make as the Nation Protests

Military Leaders Have an Extraordinary Choice to Make as the Nation Protests Military Leaders Have an Extraordinary Choice to Make as the Nation Protests

Officers swear an oath to the Constitution, not to the president. Trump’s threat to deploy the military domestically challenges that.

Jun 2, 2020 / Andrew McCormick

The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond

The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond

We know that no one is coming to save us from Trump. So how will we save ourselves?

Jun 2, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Trump in front of an American flag

Time to Fundamentally Rethink What Trump Means by Security Time to Fundamentally Rethink What Trump Means by Security

The challenge for his successor will be how to dig out from the rubble.

Jun 2, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Black Lives Matter, Tribute to Breonna Taylor

Black Lives Matter, Tribute to Breonna Taylor Black Lives Matter, Tribute to Breonna Taylor

On March 13, Breonna Taylor was  murdered in her own home by Louisville, Ky., police officers. Read the article.

Jun 2, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo, Steve Brodner, and Peter Kuper

Police

Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?

As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.

Jun 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Gregg Popovich: ‘The System Has to Change’

Gregg Popovich: ‘The System Has to Change’ Gregg Popovich: ‘The System Has to Change’

The legendary San Antonio Spurs coach is past done with Donald Trump’s inability to rise to this moment.

Jun 1, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Germany’s Homeless Face Down the Coronavirus

Germany’s Homeless Face Down the Coronavirus Germany’s Homeless Face Down the Coronavirus

A portrait of one abandoned factory, as services and support dry up for Berlin’s homeless population.

Jun 1, 2020 / Photo Essay / Johanna Maria Fritz, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation

National Guard

Exclusive: The US Military Is Monitoring Protests in 7 States Exclusive: The US Military Is Monitoring Protests in 7 States

A National Guard member says troops are ill-equipped to respond to civil unrest.

May 30, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Person in PPE taking test samples for COVID-19 in Itaewon

The Coronavirus Thrives on Hate The Coronavirus Thrives on Hate

Homophobia may help tip South Korea back into its Covid-19 crisis. It may also keep America deeply mired in its own public health disaster.

May 29, 2020 / Patrick G. Lee

Argentina and the Future of Finance Capitalism

Argentina and the Future of Finance Capitalism Argentina and the Future of Finance Capitalism

Don’t the country's creditors know the only choice is between an orderly restructuring and a disorderly restructuring?

May 29, 2020 / Joseph E. Stiglitz

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