Society

Trump discusses immigration proposals

‘Let Them Eat Trump’ ‘Let Them Eat Trump’

The media’s preoccupation with this administration’s scandals often distract us from more important matters—especially America’s never-ending wars.

Feb 5, 2019 / Andrew J. Bacevich

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Take Action Now: Fight for Universal Health Care Take Action Now: Fight for Universal Health Care

Watch a video, sign a petition, then start a campaign for universal health care in your own community.

Feb 5, 2019 / NationAction

Foxconn Madison Agreement

Will Foxconn Steal Wisconsin’s Intellectual Property? Will Foxconn Steal Wisconsin’s Intellectual Property?

Fuzzy contracts and poor transparency could let the company exploit researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Feb 5, 2019 / Nick Bowlin

Occupy Oakland

Economic Nationalism Is Suicide Economic Nationalism Is Suicide

Our inability to think globally pushes us further into a world of growing jingoism and martial confrontation.

Feb 5, 2019 / Jamie Merchant

Attorney General of California, Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris Says Her Campaign Is ‘For the People’ Kamala Harris Says Her Campaign Is ‘For the People’

The problem is that the phrase, a longtime favorite of prosecutors, has a divisive and troubled history.

Feb 5, 2019 / Jocelyn Simonson

Super Bowl Protest

The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field

An ad by The Washington Post and the tally of people who didn't perform or watch the big game stole the show on Super Bowl Sunday.

Feb 4, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Shopping at a food pantry in Indiana

Want to Eradicate Hunger in America? Take on Racism. Want to Eradicate Hunger in America? Take on Racism.

A new study found that people who experience discrimination are almost twice as likely as others to struggle with hunger.

Feb 4, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann

No Way to Stop a Wolf

No Way to Stop a Wolf No Way to Stop a Wolf

Hooked on guns.

Feb 4, 2019 / OppArt / Melinda K.P. Stees

There Is No Argument for Ralph Northam to Keep His Job

There Is No Argument for Ralph Northam to Keep His Job There Is No Argument for Ralph Northam to Keep His Job

His failed attempts at “damage control” only show how reluctant he is to take responsibility for serious, racist actions.

Feb 2, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Ralph Northam

Ralph Northam’s Changing Stories Make No Sense Ralph Northam’s Changing Stories Make No Sense

Multiple explanations in 18 hours will not convince Virginians that their governor can be trusted. He must go.

Feb 2, 2019 / Joan Walsh

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