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Letters From the March 13, 2017, Issue Letters From the March 13, 2017, Issue

We were immigrants once… Truly democratic, truly national… Trump’s uncivil acts… Sleuths with pens… Righteous resistance… We’ve got you covered …

Feb 23, 2017 / Letters / Our Readers

Protesting for immigrant rights

Dividing Immigrants Into ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Is a Dangerous Trap Dividing Immigrants Into ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Is a Dangerous Trap

Daniel Ramirez’s case shows exactly why.

Feb 23, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright

Trump administration officials

In Trump’s White House, It’s the Billionaires vs. the Bombardiers In Trump’s White House, It’s the Billionaires vs. the Bombardiers

These two factions are fighting for supremacy.

Feb 22, 2017 / Editorial / Michael T. Klare

Trump silhouette

Why We Must Oppose the Kremlin-Baiting Against Trump Why We Must Oppose the Kremlin-Baiting Against Trump

The Russia-connected allegations have created an atmosphere of hysteria amounting to McCarthyism.

Feb 22, 2017 / Editorial / Stephen F. Cohen

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Is Détente Really Dead? Is Détente Really Dead?

Washington and Moscow observers are saying American allegations that President Trump is a Kremlin puppet have killed the new Russia policy he promised.

Feb 22, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Can a Sanders Democrat Win the New Jersey Governor’s Race?

Can a Sanders Democrat Win the New Jersey Governor’s Race? Can a Sanders Democrat Win the New Jersey Governor’s Race?

John Wisniewski is fighting Wall Street money and the party machine.

Feb 22, 2017 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss and Barbara Dreyfuss

Flynn at White House

Neo-McCarthyite Furor Around Russia Is Counterproductive Neo-McCarthyite Furor Around Russia Is Counterproductive

Common sense is getting lost in the frenzy. What we don’t need is a replay of Cold War hysteria that cuts off debate and slanders skeptics.

Feb 21, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Forget the Musical—Alexander Hamilton’s Real Legacy Is the Poverty-Stricken City He Founded

Forget the Musical—Alexander Hamilton’s Real Legacy Is the Poverty-Stricken City He Founded Forget the Musical—Alexander Hamilton’s Real Legacy Is the Poverty-Stricken City He Founded

So why are the leaders of Paterson, NJ,  so eager to capitalize on his memory?

Feb 21, 2017 / Feature / Richard Kreitner

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Defending Our Borders From Hell-Demons From Another Dimension Defending Our Borders From Hell-Demons From Another Dimension

“Only Trump can make Americans safe again!”

Feb 21, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell Just Reached a New Low Mitch McConnell Just Reached a New Low

In ramming through Trump’s EPA pick, the majority leader committed an egregious cover-up and a “total abdication of the Senate’s constitutional responsibility.”

Feb 17, 2017 / John Nichols

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