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Amy Coney Barrett Displays Her Twisted Views on Voting Rights

Amy Coney Barrett Displays Her Twisted Views on Voting Rights Amy Coney Barrett Displays Her Twisted Views on Voting Rights

Coney Barrett offered a “virtue-based” defense of why some felons should be allowed to own guns, but not to vote.

Oct 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Term Limit the Supreme Court

Term Limit the Supreme Court Term Limit the Supreme Court

In the midst of another confirmation circus, Representative Ro Khanna proposes to stop the madness by limiting justices to single 18-year terms.

Oct 13, 2020 / John Nichols

The Democrats Might Actually Have a Strategy to Block Amy Coney Barrett

The Democrats Might Actually Have a Strategy to Block Amy Coney Barrett The Democrats Might Actually Have a Strategy to Block Amy Coney Barrett

Democratic senators demonstrated unusual discipline as they hammered away at Barrett’s threat to the Affordable Care Act. The problem is, it may not be enough.

Oct 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal

iPhone displaying icons of the four big tech companies

A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival

Taking on technology’s Big Four isn’t for the faint of heart.

Oct 13, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

UNCOUNTED, a Memorial for People Killed by Law Enforcement Officers

UNCOUNTED, a Memorial for People Killed by Law Enforcement Officers UNCOUNTED, a Memorial for People Killed by Law Enforcement Officers

Countless men, women, and children have been killed at the hands of US law enforcement officers. Breonna Taylor was murdered by Louisville police on March 13, 2020, and recently he...

Oct 13, 2020 / OppArt / Coco Howard

One Weird Trick for Destroying the Digital Economy

One Weird Trick for Destroying the Digital Economy One Weird Trick for Destroying the Digital Economy

Tim Hwang thinks we should burst the bubble of the ad-supported internet before it’s too late.

Oct 13, 2020 / Q&A / Marie Solis

In California’s Agricultural Heartland, a Mayor Is Running on Compassion

In California’s Agricultural Heartland, a Mayor Is Running on Compassion In California’s Agricultural Heartland, a Mayor Is Running on Compassion

Maria Orozco, the mayor of a small farming town, is fighting to protect her constituents, regardless of immigration status.

Oct 13, 2020 / Photo Essay / Wesaam Al-Badry and Magnum Foundation

Stanley Crouch, 1945–2020

Stanley Crouch, 1945–2020 Stanley Crouch, 1945–2020

Even many of those who at times wanted to throttle Crouch will miss him now that he’s gone.

Oct 12, 2020 / Gene Seymour

Donald Trump

President Quack Is Ready to Hawk His Magic Elixir President Quack Is Ready to Hawk His Magic Elixir

Trump’s claim to personal victory over Covid-19 is a dangerous lie both for himself and the nation.

Oct 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham’s Desperation Is Getting Deadly Lindsey Graham’s Desperation Is Getting Deadly

Graham is risking his Senate seat and public health by refusing to take a Covid test before SCOTUS hearings. His GOP colleagues could stop him, but they won’t.

Oct 12, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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