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As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin

As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin

It’s ever more critical that Democrats enact policies that visibly support working people.

Apr 5, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ukraine Tragedy

Ukraine Tragedy Ukraine Tragedy

Portrait of war.

Apr 5, 2022 / OppArt / Kim DeMarco

CARASA demonstration

Where Is the Women’s Movement? Where Is the Women’s Movement?

Why do young feminists seem more interested in social media than in building feminist organizations? 

Apr 5, 2022 / Meredith Tax

RaDonda Vaught arrives at court hearing

In Criminalizing Error, We Are Doomed to Repeat Our Mistakes In Criminalizing Error, We Are Doomed to Repeat Our Mistakes

Sending a nurse to prison for causing a patient’s death may satisfy the thirst for vengeance, but it won’t make hospitals any safer.

Apr 5, 2022 / Jessie Singer

Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes

Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes

On this week’s Edge of Sports podcast, professor Cheryl Cooky discusses her op-ed that enraged the right.

Apr 5, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Workers with their backs to the camera wearing red and holding signs

The Real Numbers Behind the Labor Movement The Real Numbers Behind the Labor Movement

For the first time in decades, we will know exactly how many strikes there are in a year.

Apr 5, 2022 / Johnnie Kallas, Eli Friedman, and Leonardo Grageda

Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map

Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map Don’t Be Fooled by the 2022 Congressional Map

This year’s congressional map might be as close to “balanced” as it’s been in decades, but far too many are still denied representation and the right to vote.

Apr 5, 2022 / Brandon Hasbrouck

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

As regulatory legislation comes up for debate, industry giants have been showering lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.

Apr 5, 2022 / Aída Chávez

Nation Poetry

Green Tomatoes in Fire Season Green Tomatoes in Fire Season

There is smoke in the air when I go pick them. I go despite panic, also because inside I’ll make chutney. For an hour or so, I unlatch them. It is late fall. They will not ripen. F…

Apr 5, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Tess Taylor

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carson on the War in Ukraine Tucker Carson on the War in Ukraine

“Kremlin memo urged media to use Tucker Carlson clips” —The Guardian There are no autocrats he can’t abide, So Carlson seems to be on Putin’s side. Thus, Russian television runs hi…

Apr 5, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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