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Anti-abortion policies are putting women’s lives at risk.

Oct 7, 2021 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

Hakeem Jeffries

NY State’s Redistricting Might Just Save Joe Biden’s Presidency NY State’s Redistricting Might Just Save Joe Biden’s Presidency

Though the state continues to lose population, in the zero-sum game of American politics subtraction could work in the Democrats’ favor next year.

Oct 7, 2021 / Column / Ross Barkan

Rethink, Not Reform

Rethink, Not Reform Rethink, Not Reform

Visualizing a just system.

Oct 6, 2021 / OppArt / Rogue Citizen

Pandora Papers logo

The Pandora Papers Reveal How the Superrich Shaft the Rest of Us The Pandora Papers Reveal How the Superrich Shaft the Rest of Us

A just-released “Panama Papers on steroids” shows how the US has become a major tax haven and destination for illicit wealth.

Oct 5, 2021 / Chuck Collins

American Red Tape

American Red Tape American Red Tape

Expedite visas for war refugees!

Oct 5, 2021 / OppArt / Sue Coe

Pramila Jayapal’s Perfect Pitch

Pramila Jayapal’s Perfect Pitch Pramila Jayapal’s Perfect Pitch

The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair is standing firm against Manchin, Sinema, and corporate “centrists,” and winning accolades as a master negotiator.

Oct 5, 2021 / John Nichols

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Somebody Should Probably Do Something Somebody Should Probably Do Something

But why break tradition, you know?

Oct 5, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow

President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Why the Media Is (Mostly) Screwing Up What’s Happening With Democrats Why the Media Is (Mostly) Screwing Up What’s Happening With Democrats

Progressives are the pragmatists; Conservadems are blocking Joe Biden’s agenda. That’s it. That’s the story.

Oct 4, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Waiting Periods and Background Checks

Waiting Periods and Background Checks Waiting Periods and Background Checks

Rational gun laws can prevent irrational actions.

Oct 4, 2021 / OppArt / David Plunkert

Frances “Sissy” Farenthold

She Should Have Been the First Woman Democratic Nominee for Vice President She Should Have Been the First Woman Democratic Nominee for Vice President

Frances “Sissy” Farenthold, who died Sunday, argued almost 50 years ago that a woman should be on the presidential ticket.

Oct 1, 2021 / John Nichols

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