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The Amount of Money Being Made Ripping Migrant Families Apart Is Staggering

The Amount of Money Being Made Ripping Migrant Families Apart Is Staggering The Amount of Money Being Made Ripping Migrant Families Apart Is Staggering

Immigration enforcement agencies’ budgets topped a whopping $23.7 billion in 2018—and a lot of that is being funneled back into the private sector.

Oct 28, 2019 / John Washington

A Letter to Marlon Brando About Putting an Indian on the Oscar Stage

A Letter to Marlon Brando About Putting an Indian on the Oscar Stage A Letter to Marlon Brando About Putting an Indian on the Oscar Stage

A character from Tommy Orange’s There There writes to the actor about what it meant to see Sacheen Littlefeather at the Academy Awards.

Oct 28, 2019 / Tommy Orange

She Represents More of the Planet Than Any Other Legislator on Earth

She Represents More of the Planet Than Any Other Legislator on Earth She Represents More of the Planet Than Any Other Legislator on Earth

Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, 25, was just elected to the Canadian House of Commons.

Oct 26, 2019 / John Nichols

Brandon Taubman

The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains

His sacking doesn’t change the fact that the Houston Astros slandered a reporter for doing her job.

Oct 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Neo Nazi rally newman

How Do the Trumpists Mobilize? Around White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism How Do the Trumpists Mobilize? Around White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism

A new report by Political Research Associates lays out the connections and the key role played by the media.

Oct 25, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier?

Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier? Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier?

Another reader asks what they should do if a school integration plan causes “logistical mayhem” for their family.

Oct 25, 2019 / Liza Featherstone

US marines outside of Falluja in 2004.

America’s Military Mania Is Hurting Democracy America’s Military Mania Is Hurting Democracy

It’s time to put an end to America’s lust for war.

Oct 24, 2019 / William Astore

Terrorists, American-Style

Terrorists, American-Style Terrorists, American-Style

The president promotes violence from his base.

Oct 23, 2019 / OppArt / Dario Castillejos

Roberto Osuna and Martin Maldonado

The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence

Astros Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman taunted women reporters about domestic violence. Instead of apologizing, the team doubled down.

Oct 22, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Trump Cabinet meeting

Trump Thinks the Emoluments Clause Is Phony Trump Thinks the Emoluments Clause Is Phony

But the president won’t be laughing when the emoluments clause becomes the basis for impeachment.

Oct 22, 2019 / John Nichols

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