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Will Democratic Court Nominations Live Up to Biden’s Promises? Will Democratic Court Nominations Live Up to Biden’s Promises?

In spite of signs of increased diversity, some Democrats have insisted on sticking to a pro-corporate agenda.

Jun 16, 2021 / Aída Chávez

How Unite Here Turned the West’s Biggest Red State Blue

How Unite Here Turned the West’s Biggest Red State Blue How Unite Here Turned the West’s Biggest Red State Blue

Arizona was pivotal in the 2020 presidential election. Its shift was no accident.

Jun 14, 2021 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

UNDER FIRE.

UNDER FIRE. UNDER FIRE.

DOWN AROUND ZERO. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of June 7.

Jun 11, 2021 / The Greater Quiet / Steve Brodner

Manchin Moving

Manchin Moving Manchin Moving

House hunters.

Jun 10, 2021 / OppArt / Matt Wuerker

Recent Events

Recent Events Recent Events

Recording history, one stitch at a time.

Jun 9, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt

What Joe Manchin Doesn’t Get About the GOP’s Voter Suppression

What Joe Manchin Doesn’t Get About the GOP’s Voter Suppression What Joe Manchin Doesn’t Get About the GOP’s Voter Suppression

It’s central to Republicans’ political strategy, because their platform is an electoral loser.

Jun 8, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Florida governor Ron DeSantis

Florida’s Ron DeSantis Wants to Cancel Education About Systemic Racism Florida’s Ron DeSantis Wants to Cancel Education About Systemic Racism

An authoritarian governor—and 2024 GOP presidential prospect—seeks to bar teaching on how slavery, segregation, and white supremacy have shaped policy.

Jun 8, 2021 / John Nichols

Political Football

Political Football Political Football

Non-kick-starter.

Jun 8, 2021 / OppArt / Mike Luckovich

Hollow Thoughts and Prayers

Hollow Thoughts and Prayers Hollow Thoughts and Prayers

Government inaction as mass shootings mount.

Jun 7, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Echo Chambers

Echo Chambers Echo Chambers

Fossil Fools. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of May 31.

Jun 4, 2021 / The Greater Quiet / Steve Brodner

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