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How an Artist’s Diary Can Teach Us New Ways of Seeing

How an Artist’s Diary Can Teach Us New Ways of Seeing How an Artist’s Diary Can Teach Us New Ways of Seeing

Rosemary Mayer’s journal from 1971 illuminates not just her work but also how a creative person makes sense of a life.

Jul 23, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Thea Ballard

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It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation It’s Time for the Democratic Party to Mention the Occupation

If the next Democratic administration is serious about promoting peace, the party platform needs to condemn Israel’s illegal occupation by name.

Jul 23, 2020 / Jeremy Ben-Ami and James Zogby

Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit?

Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit? Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit?

As legends like Lewis pass away, I wonder whether we’re prepared to become the new elders. 

Jul 23, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

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What We Can Learn From Feminist Federal Credit Unions What We Can Learn From Feminist Federal Credit Unions

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, women- and minority-owned businesses are still contending with unequal access to credit.

Jul 23, 2020 / Cecilia Nowell

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Right-wing groups and media laid the groundwork for federal intervention long before this summer’s protests.

Jul 22, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex We Can No Longer Afford the Military-Industrial Complex

93 members of the House and 23 Senators just voted to cut the Pentagon budget. That’s a historic call for new priorities. Now, Democrats must amplify it.

Jul 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Attacks on AOC, Liz Cheney, and Portland’s “Wall of Moms” make it seem like Republicans don’t care about women. Except Ghislaine Maxwell.  

Jul 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief

Republicans are putting American workers in danger. Progressive Democrats need to stop them before it’s too late.

Jul 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve? When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve?

The claim that Trump has adopted a somber new tone is plausible only if we completely ignore what he is actually saying.

Jul 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer

An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin

An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin

Replica of Trayvon Martin’s hoodie created out of ceramic representations of the ancient Egyptian symbol for eternal life.

Jul 22, 2020 / OppArt / Angelique Scott

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