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Portland

Portland Portland

Secret police come out.

Jul 24, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

President Trump gestures in front of a lectern

Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price

Desperate to distract from his own failures, he’s lashing out at China and cities run by Democrats.

Jul 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.

Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols

Tribute to a True Prophet

Tribute to a True Prophet Tribute to a True Prophet

"All of us must get in the revolution."- John Lewis (2/21/40—07/17/20) in his original draft of the March on Washington

Jul 23, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández

West Bank rubble

It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation

If the next Democratic administration is serious about promoting peace, the party platform needs to condemn Israel’s illegal occupation by name.

Jul 23, 2020 / Jeremy Ben-Ami and James Zogby

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

93 members of the House and 23 Senators just voted to cut the Pentagon budget. That’s a historic call for new priorities. Now, Democrats must amplify it.

Jul 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Attacks on AOC, Liz Cheney, and Portland’s “Wall of Moms” make it seem like Republicans don’t care about women. Except Ghislaine Maxwell.  

Jul 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief

Republicans are putting American workers in danger. Progressive Democrats need to stop them before it’s too late.

Jul 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Donald Trump

When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve? When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve?

The claim that Trump has adopted a somber new tone is plausible only if we completely ignore what he is actually saying.

Jul 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking?

Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking? Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking?

The former Ohio governor may convince a handful of disgruntled Trumpers to vote for Biden, but there is no evidence he can win the state for the Democrats.

Jul 21, 2020 / Elie Mystal

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