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Freedom of Speech at stake in Tunisia. Cartoonist Tawfiq-Omrane was arrested (and released) after publishing cartoons that allegedly mocked the Prime Minister. More info here.
Oct 2, 2023 / OppArt / Tawfiq Omrane
Naomi Klein’s Quest to Understand Her Double Naomi Klein’s Quest to Understand Her Double
In her new book, a case of mistaken identity reveals how life online and off has become more and more polarized.
Oct 2, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Laura Kipnis
Lawmakers May Finally Update Strict SSI Rules That Keep Families in Poverty Lawmakers May Finally Update Strict SSI Rules That Keep Families in Poverty
Asset limits in the program have created a system in which millions of people cannot save money for their families or their future.
Oct 2, 2023 / Rebecca Cokley
Congress Hits the Snooze Button to Stop Shutdown—for 45 Days Congress Hits the Snooze Button to Stop Shutdown—for 45 Days
Democrats temporarily bailed out flailing GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but underlying chaos remains.
Oct 1, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Letters From the October 16/23, 2023, Issue Letters From the October 16/23, 2023, Issue
Island records… The West Wing… Corrections… Class grievances (web only)…
Sep 30, 2023 / Our Readers
You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It. You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It.
McCarthy’s desperation to keep the House speakership is driving the country toward shutdown. And he isn’t doing too well himself.
Sep 29, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Dianne Feinstein’s Empty Seat Dianne Feinstein’s Empty Seat
After the California senator’s death, the balance of power in American politics is left uncertain.
Sep 29, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally
A combination of horse race journalism and anti-union bias led to absurd reporting.
Sep 29, 2023 / Jeet Heer
This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History
The GOP investigation into Joe Biden is so weak that even its own witnesses were skeptical. Awkward!
Sep 29, 2023 / John Nichols