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Mark Zuckerberg Has Set Our Democracy On Fire

Mark Zuckerberg Has Set Our Democracy On Fire Mark Zuckerberg Has Set Our Democracy On Fire

The Facebook boss is trying to recast himself as a defender of democracy—but his actions belie his promises.

Sep 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer

California State Senator Holly Mitchell

California Passes Key Criminal Justice Reforms California Passes Key Criminal Justice Reforms

Fierce police union lobbying killed some important measures, but many other good bills won the day.

Sep 4, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Chain Gang

Chain Gang Chain Gang

Missing links.

Sep 4, 2020 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes

Black Labor Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever

Black Labor Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever Black Labor Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever

We’re working to build the leadership and strategists that a diverse labor and worker movement demands today.

Sep 4, 2020 / Marc Bayard

A Thank You Note

A Thank You Note A Thank You Note

This column spanned almost five years, and I was lucky to be able to help during so many drastic changes in our world.

Sep 4, 2020 / Liza Featherstone

A Lawless Attorney General Hits New Lows

A Lawless Attorney General Hits New Lows A Lawless Attorney General Hits New Lows

In a CNN interview, William Barr showed total willingness to bend, break, or deny the law on behalf of his boss.

Sep 3, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Harlem

Harlem Harlem

Black Lives Matter, NYC 2020.

Sep 3, 2020 / OppArt / Cathleen Campbell

The Looter Is the Most Misunderstood Figure in American Politics

The Looter Is the Most Misunderstood Figure in American Politics The Looter Is the Most Misunderstood Figure in American Politics

A conversation with Vicky Osterweil about misconceptions around the politics of looting and its radical tradition.

Sep 3, 2020 / Q&A / Stephen Kearse

The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike

The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike The NFL Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Players’ Strike

The league is hoping that slogans on the field and a push for voting will be enough to quell another sports strike for racial justice.

Sep 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Stephen Hahn watches Donald Trump at a press conference.

You Think Things Couldn’t Get Any Worse With the Pandemic? You Think Things Couldn’t Get Any Worse With the Pandemic?

Think again. The past two weeks have been nothing short of a clusterfuck in Washington.

Sep 3, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves

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