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Mural in Taliban Controlled Afghanistan

Why We Lost in Afghanistan Why We Lost in Afghanistan

The United States embarked on creating a new Afghanistan founded on values cherished by most Americans—women’s rights, for example—but not necessarily by most Afghans.

Aug 23, 2021 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Invasion of the US Capitol

Invasion of the US Capitol Invasion of the US Capitol

Conservatives continue to support January 6 rioters.

Aug 23, 2021 / OppArt / Laura Waller

Return to School

Are Bans Against School Mask Mandates Against the Law? Are Bans Against School Mask Mandates Against the Law?

The Biden administration may use disability rights legislation to require masks in schools.

Aug 23, 2021 / StudentNation / David M. Perry

The Groundbreaking Decision That Just Struck a Blow to Our Racist Immigration Laws

The Groundbreaking Decision That Just Struck a Blow to Our Racist Immigration Laws The Groundbreaking Decision That Just Struck a Blow to Our Racist Immigration Laws

Nearly 100 years ago, Congress passed a law making it a felony to reenter the US after being deported. Now a judge has found it too racist to be allowed.

Aug 20, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Police line at the Capitol Building

Why Are We Minimizing the Story of the Would-Be Capitol Bomber? Why Are We Minimizing the Story of the Would-Be Capitol Bomber?

A terrorist kept police in Washington, D.C., in a six-hour standoff on Thursday. Why wasn’t it bigger news?

Aug 20, 2021 / Joan Walsh

The Eye of Nature Upon Us

The Eye of Nature Upon Us The Eye of Nature Upon Us

When we destroy the environment, we destroy ourselves.

Aug 20, 2021 / OppArt / The Flynstitute

Chicago Skyline

Chicago Teachers to the Mayor: Put Human Needs Ahead of Banks Chicago Teachers to the Mayor: Put Human Needs Ahead of Banks

The $4 billion in federal Covid relief funds coming to the city offers an unprecedented chance to deliver affordable housing, safe schools, and secure neighborhoods. The mayor want...

Aug 20, 2021 / Eleni Schirmer

Mark Milley sits in front of a microphone, with Mark Esper beside him

America’s Global Imperialist Footprint America’s Global Imperialist Footprint

With hundreds of military bases around the world, America’s imperialist ambitions won’t stop with failure in Afghanistan.

Aug 20, 2021 / Patterson Deppen

Why Are We Still Using Trump’s Broken Census?

Why Are We Still Using Trump’s Broken Census? Why Are We Still Using Trump’s Broken Census?

While the Census showed significant growth among communities of color, it was still, almost certainly, a vast and deliberate undercount.

Aug 19, 2021 / Elie Mystal

In Afghanistan, We Have Never Tasted True Independence

In Afghanistan, We Have Never Tasted True Independence In Afghanistan, We Have Never Tasted True Independence

In past years, Afghans wondered if Independence Day would be disturbed by yet another bombing. This year we wonder if we can even celebrate the holiday.

Aug 19, 2021 / Ali M. Latifi

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