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Powerful Art in the Smithsonian Censored by the White House

Powerful Art in the Smithsonian Censored by the White House Powerful Art in the Smithsonian Censored by the White House

Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy, and any attempt to suppress it must be resisted. This artwork by Felipe Galindo Feggo, published widely, has been singled out o...

Aug 28, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

The Southwest Chief passes through mountains near Trinidad, Colorado.

Is Amtrak the End of the Line for US Public Transit? Is Amtrak the End of the Line for US Public Transit?

The railroad once represented the American dream of expansion—and exploitation. But is train travel becoming a thing of the past?

Aug 28, 2025 / Feature / Julian Epp

Relatives and colleagues of the Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohamed Qraiqea, photojournalists Ibrahim Dahir and Moumin Alaywa, and assistant photojournalist Mohammed Noufal, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a journalists' tent near the Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza city center attend the funeral ceremony on August 11, 2025 in Gaza City, Gaza.

These Journalists Saw Israel Kill Their Colleagues. But They Refuse to Be Silenced. These Journalists Saw Israel Kill Their Colleagues. But They Refuse to Be Silenced.

The strike that killed Anas al-Sharif nearly claimed the lives of these other reporters—including al-Sharif’s cousin.

Aug 28, 2025 / Ali Skaik

A person holds a sign supporting transgender veterans at the Unite for Veterans rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC, Friday, June 3, 2025.

Trump’s Staggering Betrayal of Trans Service Members Trump’s Staggering Betrayal of Trans Service Members

Trans people signed up to risk death for a country they well knew would likely never return the favor. And now the government is trying to make their lives hell.

Aug 27, 2025 / Kali Holloway

Activists burn American flags on July 4, 2020.

Flag Burning Is Constitutional—but the Supreme Court May Burn That Too Flag Burning Is Constitutional—but the Supreme Court May Burn That Too

Trump’s flag-burning order is totally preposterous—and a total setup.

Aug 27, 2025 / Elie Mystal

Donald Trump visits the US Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility on August 21, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump’s Occupation Could Cost Billions Trump’s Occupation Could Cost Billions

And DC residents will be footing much of the bill.

Aug 26, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

Kilmar Ábrego García and his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, stand surrounded by a crowd of supporters.

The Bravery of Kilmar Ábrego García vs. the Barbarism of Donald Trump The Bravery of Kilmar Ábrego García vs. the Barbarism of Donald Trump

The husband, father, and union worker from Maryland is risking indefinite incarceration in Uganda to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

Aug 25, 2025 / Dave Zirin

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, arrives home, as the FBI searches his house August 22, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland.

Even John Bolton Doesn’t Deserve This Even John Bolton Doesn’t Deserve This

Trump’s former national security adviser is a very hateable figure. But he still needs defending from the president’s lawlessness.

Aug 25, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Dan Golden watering his marijuana plants on his farm in Humboldt County, California.

California’s Small Cannabis Farmers Have Been Left High and Dry California’s Small Cannabis Farmers Have Been Left High and Dry

Humboldt County helped fuel the rise of the marijuana industry, but after the plant’s legalization, its farmers are struggling.

Aug 25, 2025 / StudentNation / Colin Warren

Manhattan Alcatraz

Manhattan Alcatraz Manhattan Alcatraz

Ms. Rachel knows.

Aug 22, 2025 / Steve Brodner

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