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Eliot Engel walks past a voting booth

In New York, Zionism and Liberalism Faced Off—and Liberalism Won In New York, Zionism and Liberalism Faced Off—and Liberalism Won

The Democratic primary between Eliot Engel and Jamaal Bowman signals a sea change for American Jews.

Jul 1, 2020 / Eric Alterman

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Why Be a ‘Model Minority’ When You Could Dismantle White Supremacy? Why Be a ‘Model Minority’ When You Could Dismantle White Supremacy?

Too many Asian Americans have put proximity to whiteness over solidarity with Black people. It’s time for a radical readjustment.

Jun 30, 2020 / Dae Shik Kim Jr.

The Shadow Court Cementing Trump’s Immigration Policy

The Shadow Court Cementing Trump’s Immigration Policy The Shadow Court Cementing Trump’s Immigration Policy

The Board of Immigration Appeals, once an impartial appellate court, has become a new front in the Trump administration’s war against migrants.

Jun 30, 2020 / Felipe de la Hoz

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Letters From the July 13/20, 2020, Issue Letters From the July 13/20, 2020, Issue

A gamble worth taking… Protect old Joe?… A terrible precedent…

Jun 30, 2020 / Our Readers

Aimee Stephens

Aimee Stephens Aimee Stephens

LGBTQ hero.

Jun 30, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

John Roberts Is Not Your Friend

John Roberts Is Not Your Friend John Roberts Is Not Your Friend

Despite his recent rulings on abortion, DACA, and LGBTQ rights, Roberts is no moderate. He’s a rock-ribbed Republican playing the long game.

Jun 30, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Donald Trump Is the ‘Undertaker’ of American Politics

Donald Trump Is the ‘Undertaker’ of American Politics Donald Trump Is the ‘Undertaker’ of American Politics

A master of political misdirection, the president hides behind the idea that he’s only doing schtick. But the joke is on us.

Jun 30, 2020 / Feature / Patricia J. Williams

Juneteenth rally

Athletes Are Taking Their Solidarity to the Streets Athletes Are Taking Their Solidarity to the Streets

A new factor in these protests for Black lives has been the presence of athletes in the marches.

Jun 30, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Inocente Montano

A Decades-Old Atrocity Finally Sees Its Day in Court A Decades-Old Atrocity Finally Sees Its Day in Court

In a potential test case for international law, the murder of Jesuit priests in El Salvador is now being prosecuted—in Spain.

Jun 29, 2020 / Peter Kornbluh

Republicans Fear D.C. Voters. That’s Why They’re Blocking Statehood.

Republicans Fear D.C. Voters. That’s Why They’re Blocking Statehood. Republicans Fear D.C. Voters. That’s Why They’re Blocking Statehood.

Frederick Douglass asked why D.C. was “excluded from the privileges of the ballot box.” We know why now.

Jun 29, 2020 / John Nichols

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