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Why Russians Think ‘America Is Waging War Against Russia’ Why Russians Think ‘America Is Waging War Against Russia’

Russiagaters allege, with no evidence, that “Russia attacked America” in 2016, but many Russians believe—with reasonable cause—that the US has been attacking their country for 25 y...

Dec 20, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll

The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll

Resistance was the watchword this year. These honorees not only refused to go backward; they challenged old orthodoxies.

Dec 20, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols

Ralph Northam

Will Ralph Northam Break His Campaign Pledge to Expand Medicaid? Will Ralph Northam Break His Campaign Pledge to Expand Medicaid?

400,000 Virginians are waiting for him to follow through. 

Dec 20, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

Putin at desk

When Putin Talks, It Is Worth Listening When Putin Talks, It Is Worth Listening

On foreign-policy questions, many Russians stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their leader.

Dec 20, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Bears Ears dark money

The Far-Right Campaign to Destroy Our National Monuments The Far-Right Campaign to Destroy Our National Monuments

The attack on Bears Ears was just the first successful salvo of a robust offensive backed by dark money and powerful allies in Washington.

Dec 20, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Neutering Net Neutrality

Neutering Net Neutrality Neutering Net Neutrality

Ajit Pai eschews agitprop.

Dec 20, 2017 / OppArt / Joe Fournier

Representative Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia

Special counsel Mueller’s bank subpoenas could shed light on Trump associates’ ties to Russian money laundering.

Dec 19, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

No DREAM, No Deal

No DREAM, No Deal No DREAM, No Deal

How many Democrats will do what’s right and refuse to pass a budget unless Congress authorizes a clean Dream Act?

Dec 19, 2017 / Steve Phillips

Supporters of the Dream Act protest in Washington, DC.

Support the Dreamers Risking Deportation to Make Congress Take Action Support the Dreamers Risking Deportation to Make Congress Take Action

You can also call your senators to demand that they reject the GOP tax bill.

Dec 19, 2017 / NationAction

Redskins helmets

The Washington Redhawks Culture Jam The Washington Redhawks Culture Jam

Jacqueline Keeler joins the show to talk native mascotry.

Dec 19, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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