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Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash

His threat to call in the military just made the ongoing protests look even more like a stand for democracy.

Jun 9, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Jamaal Bowman Wants to Spend Less on the Pentagon and More on the Bronx

Jamaal Bowman Wants to Spend Less on the Pentagon and More on the Bronx Jamaal Bowman Wants to Spend Less on the Pentagon and More on the Bronx

In his Democratic primary challenge to the House Foreign Affairs Committee chair, a New York educator outlines “a progressive foreign policy.”

Jun 9, 2020 / John Nichols

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

One Week in Trump’s America One Week in Trump’s America

As protests erupt across the country, the president hides behind a big, beautiful wall.

Jun 9, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret

This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret

In New York State, the statute 50-A keeps officers’ disciplinary records “confidential and not subject to inspection or review” is under new scrutiny.

Jun 8, 2020 / Ross Barkan

Woman with yellow umbrella walking through Miami

Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’ Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’

With sea levels rising, Miami will be underwater by the end of the century.

Jun 8, 2020 / Laura Raim

Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton Is Preparing to Be Trump 2.0 Tom Cotton Is Preparing to Be Trump 2.0

The Arkansas senator is a master of trolling the media and could unite the Republican Party. That would make him much more dangerous than Trump.

Jun 5, 2020 / Jeet Heer

A flag that says

How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch

You don’t have to punch Nazis to fight fascism.

Jun 5, 2020 / Talia Lavin

The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will

The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will

If politicians are serious about challenging the ingrained problems of police departments, they’ll have to grow a backbone.

Jun 5, 2020 / Maurice Mitchell and Sochie Nnaemeka

Sign that reads

When Shelter Comes Down to the Luck of the Draw When Shelter Comes Down to the Luck of the Draw

As eviction moratoriums expire, lotteries determine who gets rent relief.

Jun 5, 2020 / Rebecca Burns

Police in riot gear

A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control. A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control.

Trump’s disregard for democracy is so blatant, top military leaders have started to intervene.

Jun 5, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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