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A sign condemning the BBC's coverage of Gaza during a protest in London, on August 21, 2025.

How the UK Media Became Complicit in the Gaza Genocide How the UK Media Became Complicit in the Gaza Genocide

An interview with British journalist Peter Oborne.

Nov 20, 2025 / Evan Robins

A power plant in Colstrip, Montana.

Trump Promised to Bring Back Coal. This Town Listened. Trump Promised to Bring Back Coal. This Town Listened.

Through executive orders, Congress, and a loyalist cabinet, the Trump administration has delivered big for enclaves of coal country like Colstrip, Montana. But how long can it las...

Nov 20, 2025 / StudentNation / Ezra Graham

Peter Thiel is the Real Antichrist

Peter Thiel is the Real Antichrist Peter Thiel is the Real Antichrist

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us: Gil Duran discusses Peter Thiel's sad attempt at blaming the antichrist for his own lack of morals.

Nov 20, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers.

Why Is Larry Summers Still Employed? Why Is Larry Summers Still Employed?

The revelations about the economist’s attempts to pressure a woman into a “relationship”—with guidance from Jeffrey Epstein—should finally disqualify him from teaching students.

Nov 19, 2025 / Elie Mystal

In an Unusual Twist, the Prosecution of a Gaza Protester Puts Israel on Trial

In an Unusual Twist, the Prosecution of a Gaza Protester Puts Israel on Trial In an Unusual Twist, the Prosecution of a Gaza Protester Puts Israel on Trial

An activist argued that genocide in Gaza necessitated disrupting business as usual. The City of Chicago argued in defense of Israel—and against civil disobedience.

Nov 19, 2025 / Sarah Lazare

How Washington State Discriminates Against Incarcerated Immigrants

How Washington State Discriminates Against Incarcerated Immigrants How Washington State Discriminates Against Incarcerated Immigrants

People with immigration detainers want to build a better life, but state policies make it difficult or impossible.

Nov 19, 2025 / Aaron Edward Olson

A sign encouraging people to vote sits in the middle of the University of Pittsburgh campus on November 5, 2024.

The Fight for American Democracy on College Campuses The Fight for American Democracy on College Campuses

The promises of the 26th Amendment remain unfulfilled.

Nov 19, 2025 / Yael Bromberg and Jonathan Becker

Cleveland Browns player Carl Nassib enters the bue tent during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in Cleveland.

Sports Media Has Forgotten About CTE Even After Player Deaths Sports Media Has Forgotten About CTE Even After Player Deaths

The NFL season has been rife with tragedy—not that the league or its media partners have noticed.

Nov 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Robert Roberson

Texas Almost Executed a Man Based on “Junk Science.” His Ordeal Isn’t Over. Texas Almost Executed a Man Based on “Junk Science.” His Ordeal Isn’t Over.

Robert Roberson, who was nearly killed due to the discredited “shaken baby syndrome” theory, is still at risk.

Nov 18, 2025 / Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg

Knight

Knight Knight

Of the round belly.

Nov 18, 2025 / OppArt / Robert Minor

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