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How Trump Has Normalized the Unspeakable

How Trump Has Normalized the Unspeakable How Trump Has Normalized the Unspeakable

He has legitimized bigotry and given the imprimatur of a major political party to criminal violence.

Sep 20, 2017 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Cassidy Graham Healthcare

The Shocking Dishonesty of the GOP’s Latest Repeal Push The Shocking Dishonesty of the GOP’s Latest Repeal Push

Since when should success be punished?

Sep 19, 2017 / David Dayen

Activists protest in opposition to the Senate Republican health care bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2017.

Republicans Are Coming for Our Health Care Again. Here’s How You Can Fight Back Republicans Are Coming for Our Health Care Again. Here’s How You Can Fight Back

You can also join a campaign to protect voting rights in your state or county.

Sep 19, 2017 / NationAction

A young man holds up a sign at a recent rally against the repeal of the ACA

The Stark Difference Between Republicans and Democrats on Health Care Couldn’t Be Clearer The Stark Difference Between Republicans and Democrats on Health Care Couldn’t Be Clearer

More and more Americans understand that health care should be a basic right, not a commodity that you purchase if you can afford it.

Sep 19, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Michael Bennett

How Sports Can Unlearn Toxic Masculinity How Sports Can Unlearn Toxic Masculinity

Cleaning up youth sports culture in America and standing alongside teammates of color.

Sep 19, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump?

Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump? Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump?

You could be forgiven for thinking the movement has gone quiet. But you’d be wrong.

Sep 19, 2017 / Feature / Dani McClain

Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks

Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back

At a time when other NFL teams are discouraging player protests, the Seahawks are welcoming it.

Sep 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Jeff Sessions at a news conference

Honor the Constitution by Impeaching Jeff Sessions Honor the Constitution by Impeaching Jeff Sessions

The attorney general lied to Congress, and now he uses a department named “Justice” to undermine justice.

Sep 18, 2017 / John Nichols

Speaking of the ‘Female Gaze’

Speaking of the ‘Female Gaze’ Speaking of the ‘Female Gaze’

In today’s confused, commercial, and not-quite-intellectual environment, the phrase “female gaze” functions in varied ways, according to its users’ needs.

Sep 18, 2017 / Alina Cohen

Black Lives Matter, Standing Rock

How Do We Build a Racial Justice Movement Too Powerful to Ignore? How Do We Build a Racial Justice Movement Too Powerful to Ignore?

A panel on race and resistance in Trump’s America, featuring Alicia Garza, Walter Mosley, Steve Phillips, Joan Walsh, and Mark Hertsgaard.

Sep 15, 2017 / Mark Hertsgaard

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