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How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future

How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future

The Supreme Court may make it harder to get to an abortion clinic, but thanks to drugs, coat hangers can remain a thing of the past. 

Oct 10, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Donald Trump

Pretending Trump Is Like Other Presidents Is Dangerous Pretending Trump Is Like Other Presidents Is Dangerous

The contempt the president showers on journalists is unmatched in modern history.

Oct 10, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman

Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación

Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación Maltrato a niñas y mujeres que buscan acceso al aborto por violación

En México, médicos, enfermeras, administradores de hospitales y funcionarios públicos están tratando de impedir que las sobrevivientes de violación tengan acceso al aborto legal.

Oct 10, 2019 / Amy Littlefield and Laura Gottesdiener

Washington’s Struggling Medical Residents Need a Raise

Washington’s Struggling Medical Residents Need a Raise Washington’s Struggling Medical Residents Need a Raise

How bullying, depression, debt, and 90-hour weeks pushed members of the University of Washington Housestaff Association to walk out of the job. 

Oct 9, 2019 / Jennifer Bernstein

Bond-Rating Agencies Have the Power to Destroy Radical Dreams

Bond-Rating Agencies Have the Power to Destroy Radical Dreams Bond-Rating Agencies Have the Power to Destroy Radical Dreams

Moody’s threatens Berlin over a progressive housing proposal.

Oct 9, 2019 / Clark Randall

Edward Snowden Deserves to Be Tried by a Jury of His Peers, Just Like Everyone Else

Edward Snowden Deserves to Be Tried by a Jury of His Peers, Just Like Everyone Else Edward Snowden Deserves to Be Tried by a Jury of His Peers, Just Like Everyone Else

The Justice Department has declined Snowden’s request for a jury trial—what are they afraid of?

Oct 9, 2019 / Sonali Chakravarti

For Chinese American Conservatives, Race Is a Weapon

For Chinese American Conservatives, Race Is a Weapon For Chinese American Conservatives, Race Is a Weapon

The Harvard affirmative action case was just the latest fight for groups who think racism against Asians is the only racism that matters.

Oct 8, 2019 / Claire Jean Kim

Donald Trump pats his bicep and pumps at an August 2019 rally.

It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Constitution It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Constitution

Trump's exploitation of his position and its authority is precisely what presidents are supposed to be impeached for.

Oct 8, 2019 / John Nichols

The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable

The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable The NBA Is Only ‘Woke’ When It’s Profitable

The NBA sides with their multibillion-dollar business partners over the human rights of demonstrators being gunned down in Hong Kong.

Oct 8, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Drilling in California Central Valley

As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country

His administration is working hard to shut down immigration, eliminate environmental regulations, and undermine abortion rights.

Oct 8, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

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