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2 Days in May That Shattered Korean Democracy

2 Days in May That Shattered Korean Democracy 2 Days in May That Shattered Korean Democracy

The US response to a dictatorship’s repression in Gwangju in 1980 was even worse than we thought.

May 28, 2020 / Tim Shorrock and Injeong Kim

The Critical Role of Athletes in Fighting White Blindness

The Critical Role of Athletes in Fighting White Blindness The Critical Role of Athletes in Fighting White Blindness

After the police murder of George Floyd, many athletes spoke out. This is a key part of the process of building anti-racism.

May 28, 2020 / Dave Zirin

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Breathing While Black Breathing While Black

Unlike Eric Garner or George Floyd, the author lived to tell his story.

May 28, 2020 / LeAlan M. Jones

We Can’t Breathe

We Can’t Breathe We Can’t Breathe

George Floyd is added to an endless list of African Americans dying in police custody.

May 28, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper, Andrea Arroyo, and Steve Brodner

A Thrilling Snapshot of the New Pop Avant-Garde

A Thrilling Snapshot of the New Pop Avant-Garde A Thrilling Snapshot of the New Pop Avant-Garde

Recent albums from Perfume Genius and Yves Tumor restore the power of genre-bending music

May 28, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Julyssa Lopez

People hang signs on a fence commemorating those lost to Covid-19

Solidarity Is Our Silver Linings Pandemic Playbook Solidarity Is Our Silver Linings Pandemic Playbook

Just because President Trump will do nothing doesn’t mean we won’t keep asking.

May 28, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves

Steven Donziger

Chevron Tightens the Screws on Steven Donziger Chevron Tightens the Screws on Steven Donziger

With the aid of two federal judges, the oil giant continues to torment an environmental lawyer.

May 28, 2020 / James North

Remembering Frederika Randall (1948–2020)

Remembering Frederika Randall (1948–2020) Remembering Frederika Randall (1948–2020)

The Nation’s longtime Rome correspondent died on May 12.

May 28, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

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When Losing Your Job Means Losing Your Psychiatric Medication When Losing Your Job Means Losing Your Psychiatric Medication

The Covid-19 slump is creating a mental health crisis in America.

May 28, 2020 / Ella Fassler

Depicting Those Lost to Covid-19

Depicting Those Lost to Covid-19 Depicting Those Lost to Covid-19

They were all essential.

May 28, 2020 / Steve Brodner

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