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President Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann

Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine

Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann was a man who spoke truth to power and expected others to do the same.

Jun 15, 2017 / Phyllis Bennis and Richard Falk

Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting? Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting?

Russia’s leader may be the most vilified foreign leader in recent US history, but until now Americans have never had an opportunity to see, hear and evaluate him for themselves.

Jun 14, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Golden State Warriors

Will the Warriors Turn Down a Trip to the White House? Will the Warriors Turn Down a Trip to the White House?

If any team would publicly and collectively decide not to make the White House visit, it would be these Warriors.

Jun 14, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Removing the Confederate Monuments In New Orleans Was Only a First Step Toward Righting the Wrongs of History

Removing the Confederate Monuments In New Orleans Was Only a First Step Toward Righting the Wrongs of History Removing the Confederate Monuments In New Orleans Was Only a First Step Toward Righting the Wrongs of History

The real sanitization of the past happened when the statues were put up. To correct the record, a museum of Reconstruction should take their place.

Jun 14, 2017 / StudentNation / Scott P. Marler

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Another Typical Day in the Trump Administration Another Typical Day in the Trump Administration

And Sean Spicer is running out of excuses...

Jun 13, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Mitch McConnell Judges

The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans

It will take massive citizen mobilization to stop big parts of this abomination from coming into law.

Jun 13, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down

Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down

Loretta Ross is one of the mothers of the reproductive-justice movement. Now she and historian Rickie Solinger have a new book out seeking to introduce the concept to new audi...

Jun 13, 2017 / Dani McClain

Donté Stallworth

NFL Veteran Donté Stallworth Explains the World NFL Veteran Donté Stallworth Explains the World

Talking nuclear war and football with the former wide receiver.

Jun 13, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Trump Prayer Breakfast

An Article of Impeachment Based on Trump’s Obstruction of Justice Is Now Circulating in the House An Article of Impeachment Based on Trump’s Obstruction of Justice Is Now Circulating in the House

California Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior Democrat, proposes a resolution—and promises to trigger impeachment votes in the chamber.

Jun 12, 2017 / John Nichols

3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday

3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday 3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday

The attorney general has told shifting stories about his meetings with Russian officials and the firing of James Comey.

Jun 12, 2017 / Joan Walsh

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