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The Vulture Capitalists Are Counting on Us to Do Nothing The Vulture Capitalists Are Counting on Us to Do Nothing

If we don’t come together quickly, when America “reopens,” it will be much like the old America.

Apr 30, 2020 / Quinn Slobodian

A person wearing gloves injects another person with a potential Covid-19 vaccine.

How Long Will It Take Until There’s a Vaccine? How Long Will It Take Until There’s a Vaccine?

They told us a vaccine for AIDS might take two years to develop. That was in 1984, and we’re still waiting.

Apr 30, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves

In ICE Detention, Forced to Pay for Soap

In ICE Detention, Forced to Pay for Soap In ICE Detention, Forced to Pay for Soap

The for-profit model of private prison contractors has created artificial scarcity—and serious danger during the pandemic.

Apr 30, 2020 / Jack Herrera

Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly

Why Did the ERA Die? FX’s ‘Mrs. America’ Has Some Answers. Why Did the ERA Die? FX’s ‘Mrs. America’ Has Some Answers.

Phyllis Schlafly, the subject of a new nine-part mini-series, teaches feminists never to underestimate their political enemies.

Apr 30, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The entrance to Centennial Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Olympic Workers of the World Unite! Olympic Workers of the World Unite!

In the age of Covid-19, Olympic athletes across the globe are standing up to demand a bigger piece of the five-ring cake.

Apr 29, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King

In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King

Rather than join with the Arab-led list and embrace true democracy, Benny Gantz chose chauvinism and corruption. 

Apr 29, 2020 / Haggai Matar

Donald Trump kisses Kim Reynolds on the cheek

Meatpacking Plants Are a Front in the Covid-19 Class War Meatpacking Plants Are a Front in the Covid-19 Class War

Eager to reopen the economy, Donald Trump and Republican governors are taking extraordinary measures to force the poor to do dangerous jobs.

Apr 29, 2020 / Jeet Heer

CNN’s Exceptional Climate Journalism Achievement

CNN’s Exceptional Climate Journalism Achievement CNN’s Exceptional Climate Journalism Achievement

Human stories, robust science, and calling out corporate villains makes The Road to Change a must-see tour de force.

Apr 29, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard

Drawing in Self-Isolation

Drawing in Self-Isolation Drawing in Self-Isolation

Stay-in-Place-Keep-Making-Art! 

Apr 29, 2020 / OppArt / Anton Van Dalen

Finding Humor When ‘Shit Is So Terrible’: A Conversation With Samantha Irby

Finding Humor When ‘Shit Is So Terrible’: A Conversation With Samantha Irby Finding Humor When ‘Shit Is So Terrible’: A Conversation With Samantha Irby

We talked to the writer and comedian about privacy, blogging, chronic illness, and how to actually enjoy social media.  

Apr 29, 2020 / Q&A / Rima Parikh

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