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Yesterday 5:00 am
Deadly Violence Against Protesters Is the New Normal
Our over-militarized police force makes de-escalation unthinkable and violence inevitable—and, in the case of the “Cop City” shooting, lethal.
Michael Gould-Wartofsky
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February 2, 2023
For Mixed-Status Students, Immigration Reform Is the Only Hope
More than 22 million people in the US are in mixed-status households, where at least one undocumented person lives with citizens or lawful temporary immigrants.
Yamila Martinez
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January 31, 2023
Fresh Off Victory Against “Roe,” the Religious Right Is Pushing a Record Number of Anti-Trans Bills
The attacks on trans people echo the right’s anti-abortion playbook note for note. It’s up to us to recognize what’s really going on here.
Amy Littlefield and Heron Greenesmith
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January 30, 2023
Kathy Hochul Can’t Govern Like Andrew Cuomo. Why Would She Want To?
The New York governor picked a fight with liberals and the left over a judicial nomination—and she’s losing.
Joan Walsh
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January 27, 2023
Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism
Riled up anti-choice activists ensure that the fight over abortion will continue to dominate elections.
Jeet Heer
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January 20, 2023
Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party?
New York’s governor is a relic from a lost world.
Jeet Heer
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January 19, 2023
Trump vs. DeSantis Death Match? Bring It On!
While the Florida governor crusades against “woke capitalism” and mulls a run for president, Trump promises to “handle that the way I handle things.” I can’t wait.
Joan Walsh
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January 19, 2023
Does Kathy Hochul Really Want to Go Down With Hector LaSalle’s Sinking Ship?
The governor’s stubborn embrace of her pick for chief judge has already revealed some troubling truths about her political instincts—and beliefs.
Elie Mystal
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January 17, 2023
A Georgia Republican Brags That Voter Suppression Helped Them in 2022
This is a perfect example of how even comparative GOP “moderates” are promoting the Big Lie—and have participated in deranging their own party and eroding American democracy.
Joan Walsh
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January 17, 2023
Abortion Rights Voters Are Reshaping Politics
A special-election victory in Virginia confirms that abortion rights will continue to be a key motivator in the critical state legislative elections of 2023.
John Nichols