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Inequality Has Gotten So Bad That We’re Offshoring Our Grandparents Inequality Has Gotten So Bad That We’re Offshoring Our Grandparents

Americans can’t afford to retire in the United States, so many are moving south of the border, trading one form of inequity for another.

Aug 19, 2016 / Katherine Stewart

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‘Privacy’ Can’t Overcome Its Own Gimmick ‘Privacy’ Can’t Overcome Its Own Gimmick

The new play asks audience members to keep their phones on. And that’s not the only distraction.

Aug 5, 2016 / Carey Purcell

Why I’m Afraid for My Son With Autism and His Black Caregivers

Why I’m Afraid for My Son With Autism and His Black Caregivers Why I’m Afraid for My Son With Autism and His Black Caregivers

It’s clear to me that Charles Kinsey was concerned about keeping his patient safe. Why did the police see something so different?

Jul 21, 2016 / Marie Myung-Ok Lee

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Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled

The disproportionate impact of the criminal-justice system on Americans with disabilities.

Jul 19, 2016 / Rebecca Vallas

If Black Men Want to Heal Racism’s Wounds, We Can’t Pretend to Be Strong All the Time

If Black Men Want to Heal Racism’s Wounds, We Can’t Pretend to Be Strong All the Time If Black Men Want to Heal Racism’s Wounds, We Can’t Pretend to Be Strong All the Time

We’re proud that we’ve survived. But we should be honest about the costs.

Jun 23, 2016 / Feature / Mychal Denzel Smith

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Letters From the June 20-27, 2016, Issue Letters From the June 20-27, 2016, Issue

For if dreams die… Thinking big—by thinking small… A chance to apologize… Unfinished or incomplete?…

Jun 2, 2016 / Our Readers

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This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football

Harry Carson is calling for keeping children out of the sport entirely.

May 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin

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These Grannies Are Helping to Plug the School-to-Military Pipeline at Its Source These Grannies Are Helping to Plug the School-to-Military Pipeline at Its Source

When teachers are underpaid and schools are underserved, why do we pay veterans to encourage young students to join the military?

May 11, 2016 / Feature / Joyce Chu

What Happened to Sandra Bland?

What Happened to Sandra Bland? What Happened to Sandra Bland?

To answer that question, you must begin way before she died in a Texas jail.

Apr 21, 2016 / Feature / Debbie Nathan

The Newtown Families Just Won a Big Victory in Their Fight Against Remington Guns

The Newtown Families Just Won a Big Victory in Their Fight Against Remington Guns The Newtown Families Just Won a Big Victory in Their Fight Against Remington Guns

Will the gunmaker have to pay the price for the Sandy Hook mass shooting?

Apr 14, 2016 / George Zornick

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