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Goodbye, Trump! Parting Is Such Sweet Joy

Goodbye, Trump! Parting Is Such Sweet Joy Goodbye, Trump! Parting Is Such Sweet Joy

For four years, those of us who care about justice have fought from a defensive crouch. Now, with Biden, we can at least fight standing up, pushing for actual progress.

Jan 20, 2021 / Elie Mystal

You’re History

You’re History You’re History

Garbage in, garbage out.

Jan 20, 2021 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

John Catanzara

The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty

John Catanzara’s comments minimizing the Capitol rampage are a vivid example of the police’s double standard in America’s cities.

Jan 20, 2021 / J. Duncan Moore Jr.

Farewell to a Monster

Farewell to a Monster Farewell to a Monster

The past four years have been a collective stress test. The damage is extensive, and it will take a long time for us to heal from Trump’s dismal presidency.

Jan 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Reaching His Peak

Reaching His Peak Reaching His Peak

Happy trails.

Jan 19, 2021 / OppArt / Brian Stauffer

When Medicare Helped Kill Jim Crow

When Medicare Helped Kill Jim Crow When Medicare Helped Kill Jim Crow

By making health care broadly available, the government helps ensure our freedom.

Jan 19, 2021 / Mike Konczal

Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition

Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition

On the continuity between the early-20th-century American Protective League and today’s violent “patriots.”

Jan 19, 2021 / R.H. Lossin

MLK

MLK MLK

The arc of history.

Jan 18, 2021 / OppArt / Jody Hewgill

Betsy DeVos protests

Bye, Betsy — and Good Riddance Bye, Betsy — and Good Riddance

DeVos leaves behind a trail of cruelties for the Biden administration to correct. Addressing student debt and Title IX changes would be a start.

Jan 18, 2021 / StudentNation / Jessica Suriano

Pack Your Bags

Pack Your Bags Pack Your Bags

What part of “Leave” don’t you understand?

Jan 16, 2021 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall, Ron Hauge, and Clay Bennett

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