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Donald Trump after signing ordering an elevation of what he called “competence” over “D.E.I.” at the White House on January 30, 2025.

White Flops Rejoice! White Flops Rejoice!

DEI is being snuffed out in DC. Mediocre whiteness reigns. And we’re all going to suffer for it.

Mar 12, 2025 / Column / Kali Holloway

How Covid Sickened the National Psyche

How Covid Sickened the National Psyche How Covid Sickened the National Psyche

While the US was a troubled nation long before the coronavirus, our failure to treat the pandemic as an enduring emergency helped birth this nasty moment.

Mar 12, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Andrée Blouin’s Revolutionary Lives

Andrée Blouin’s Revolutionary Lives Andrée Blouin’s Revolutionary Lives

The African political leader’s autobiography, My Country, Africa, also offers a larger story of empire, oppression, and resistance on the continent.

Mar 12, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Bill Fletcher Jr.

President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol on March 4, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump, the Universities, and the Courts—Plus, the Case of Stephen Miller Trump, the Universities, and the Courts—Plus, the Case of Stephen Miller

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Erwin Chemerinsky asks about if Trump defies the courts
and David Klion talks about the architect of Trump’s attack on the undocumented.

Mar 12, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

JD Vance arrives at the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on January 30, 2025.

The Agony of JD Vance The Agony of JD Vance

The vice president's main job appears to be to embody the banshee scream of a dying order.

Mar 12, 2025 / Tarence Ray

Protesters gather to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil at Foley Square on March 10, 2025, in New York City.

14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil’s Release. Where Are the Others? 14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil’s Release. Where Are the Others?

All members of Congress swore oaths to defend the right to speak freely and assemble to petition for the redress of grievances. Why did so few of them sign this important letter?

Mar 12, 2025 / John Nichols

Colorado Rapids forward Kevin Cabral (91) looks for an open man during MLS game between the Colorado Rapids and Austin FC on March 8, 2025, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Mapping a US Men’s Soccer Revolution  Mapping a US Men’s Soccer Revolution 

On this episode of Edge of Sports, Robert Wilson joins the show to discuss his recent work, A Football Manifesto.

Mar 11, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The Washington Post’s Dark Turn

The Washington Post’s Dark Turn The Washington Post’s Dark Turn

Columnist and editor Ruth Marcus has become one of many journalists to resign from the newspaper following increasing interference by its owner Jeff Bezos.

Mar 11, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

Police confront protesters at a Donald Trump rally.

Sheriffs as Members of the Security State Sheriffs as Members of the Security State

On this episode of American Prestige, Jessica Pishko on the history of sheriffs and their power.

Mar 11, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Protesters gather in Manhattan's Foley Square on March 10, 2025, to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.

Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction Is a Red Alert for Universities Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction Is a Red Alert for Universities

Schools across America have a choice: Defend their students against Trump or be complicit in his crimes.

Mar 11, 2025 / Dima Khalidi

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