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When We Don’t Say Their Names, We Deny Them Justice When We Don’t Say Their Names, We Deny Them Justice

The murders of black cis men sparked the current protests. But black women, trans, nonbinary, and queer folks are fighting for their lives too.

Jun 24, 2020 / Shirley Ngozi Nwangwa

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America’s Digital Divide Is an Emergency America’s Digital Divide Is an Emergency

Denying high-speed Internet to all Americans puts marginalized groups at risk.

Jun 23, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Officer, Why the Riot Gear? Officer, Why the Riot Gear?

Racism and brutality are entrenched into our nation's police departments.

Jun 23, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

7 Candidates You Should Know on New York and Kentucky’s Primary Ballots

7 Candidates You Should Know on New York and Kentucky’s Primary Ballots 7 Candidates You Should Know on New York and Kentucky’s Primary Ballots

From Jamaal Bowman in New York to Nima Kulkarni in Kentucky, voters have a robust class of progressive candidates on their June 23 ballots.

Jun 17, 2020 / Elie Mystal and John Nichols

Liberals: Don’t Be Afraid of Calls to Defund the Police

Liberals: Don’t Be Afraid of Calls to Defund the Police Liberals: Don’t Be Afraid of Calls to Defund the Police

The increasingly popular slogan is expanding the nation’s long-overdue debate about what public safety really means.

Jun 9, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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One Week in Trump’s America One Week in Trump’s America

As protests erupt across the country, the president hides behind a big, beautiful wall.

Jun 9, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

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How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch

You don’t have to punch Nazis to fight fascism.

Jun 5, 2020 / Talia Lavin

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The Forgotten Workers of Tiananmen Square The Forgotten Workers of Tiananmen Square

The 1989 massacre didn’t just end China’s democracy movement. It ushered in a new era of US-inspired worker suppression.

Jun 4, 2020 / Tobita Chow

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

Scenes from a pandemic: 10

Jun 3, 2020 / Anna Simonton

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Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?

As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.

Jun 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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