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Why Republicans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight on Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Why Republicans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight on Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee

Scalia’s passing represents not only the death of one justice. It’s the end of an era and the coming of a multicultural, multiracial America.

Feb 23, 2016 / Tom Hayden

Child workers in Thailand

Congress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports Congress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports

Congress just passed legislation to close a loophole that’s allowed Americans to import slave-made goods for decades.

Feb 23, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Donald Trump

President Donald J. Trump—It Could Happen President Donald J. Trump—It Could Happen

His promise to protect jobs and change trade policies could win over blue-collar workers, especially in the industrialized swing states.

Feb 23, 2016 / Feature / John Nichols

The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841

The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841 The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841

Nearly five years into the Syrian civil war, Obama’s refugee plan continues at a trickle.

Feb 22, 2016 / John Knefel

A solitary confinement cell

How a Former Black Panther Could Change the Rules of Solitary Confinement How a Former Black Panther Could Change the Rules of Solitary Confinement

The case of Russell Maroon Shoatz, who spent nearly 30 years in solitary confinement, could set a precedent for others held in prolonged isolation.

Feb 22, 2016 / Victoria Law

Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable?

Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable? Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable?

A lawsuit against Bushmaster threatens to expose the marketing practices of the consumer assault-weapons industry.

Feb 22, 2016 / George Zornick

Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote

Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote

In today’s Nevada caucus, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will find out what non-white voters think of them.

Feb 20, 2016 / Julianne Hing

Julian Assange holds UN report

It’s Been Two Weeks Since a UN Panel Declared That Julian Assange Should Be Freed. Why Is He Still Detained? It’s Been Two Weeks Since a UN Panel Declared That Julian Assange Should Be Freed. Why Is He Still Detained?

It's time to end Julian Assange’s arbitrary detention at the hands of Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Feb 19, 2016 / Melinda Taylor, Carey Shenkman, and Michael Ratner

Trump Hotel Protest

Trump and Friends: Meet the Immigrant Youth Movement Trump and Friends: Meet the Immigrant Youth Movement

This primary season, right-wing demagogues are basking in the spotlight. Immigrant youth activists are there to join them.

Feb 18, 2016 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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Letters From the March 7, 2016, Issue Letters From the March 7, 2016, Issue

Deadly inequality… northern lights… such stuff as dreams are made on… mixed-up priorities…

Feb 18, 2016 / Our Readers

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