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The Democrats’ Myopic Reaction to the Trump–Kim Summit The Democrats’ Myopic Reaction to the Trump–Kim Summit

We shouldn’t jeopardize US and South Korean security interests for the sake of partisan advantage.

Jun 18, 2018 / James Carden

What It’s Like Inside a Border Patrol Facility Where Families Are Being Separated

What It’s Like Inside a Border Patrol Facility Where Families Are Being Separated What It’s Like Inside a Border Patrol Facility Where Families Are Being Separated

The Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy has overwhelmed Ursula, where children sleep in cages, the lights never go off, and detainees are brought in 24 hours a day.

Jun 18, 2018 / Zoë Carpenter

South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians

South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians

Governor Henry McMaster personally intervened with the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of Miracle Hill Ministries.

Jun 15, 2018 / Sarah Posner

GOP Lemmings

GOP Lemmings GOP Lemmings

Where will “follow the leader” get them?

Jun 15, 2018 / OppArt / R.O. Blechman

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In Trump’s Madness, There’s Opportunity in Korea: Bruce Cumings In Trump’s Madness, There’s Opportunity in Korea: Bruce Cumings

Bruce Cumings on the reasons for optimism about peace in Korea.

Jun 14, 2018 / Jon Wiener

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The Poor People’s Campaign Is Changing the Moral Narrative of Congress The Poor People’s Campaign Is Changing the Moral Narrative of Congress

Activists are getting at least some members of Congress to listen to the real stories of poverty and injustice in America.

Jun 14, 2018 / John Nichols

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‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell ‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell

The Democrats need to get serious about supporting black women.

Jun 14, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles

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What Caused the United States’ Decline? What Caused the United States’ Decline?

Hint: You don’t have to look far.

Jun 14, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt

Dozer

Dozer Dozer

Beats everything on the road.

Jun 14, 2018 / OppArt / Richard Borge

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In Trump’s ‘Madness,’ A Chance for Peace in Korea: Bruce Cumings In Trump’s ‘Madness,’ A Chance for Peace in Korea: Bruce Cumings

Plus Ahilan Arulanantham on Trump’s family separation policy, and Harold Meyerson on the Democrats’ chances in November.

Jun 14, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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