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What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders

What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders

Clinton and Obama holdovers may control the Democratic Party’s machinery, but they no longer set the agenda.

Feb 14, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial

Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial

There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. 

Feb 14, 2020 / Anna Galland

A woman with her great-granddaughter

Appalachia Gets Special Funding. The Black Rural South Deserves It Too. Appalachia Gets Special Funding. The Black Rural South Deserves It Too.

Kennedy made rural poverty a focus of his presidential campaign. This year’s candidates could do the same—this time, in the Black Belt region.

Feb 14, 2020 / Greg Kaufmann

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Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions

After 18-plus years of seemingly endless conflict, our government owes us answers.

Feb 14, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Dwyane Wade poses for a photo with his wife, Gabrielle Union, nephew, Dahveon Morris, and children, Kaavia James Union Wade, Zaire Wade, Xavier Wade and Zaya Wade after his final career home game in April, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

Dwyane Wade’s Love for His Daughter Is an Act of Resistance Dwyane Wade’s Love for His Daughter Is an Act of Resistance

The Wade-Union family is doing nothing less than modeling for the country how to love your trans child.

Feb 13, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Puzzle No. 3525

Puzzle No. 3525 Puzzle No. 3525

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Musical chairs, ultimately, amid sprinkles at mid-month (May, for instance) (4,4,5)  9 Llama’s cousin kept by Nicar…

Feb 13, 2020 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP

Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP

The billionaire former New York mayor should have to answer honestly for his record in business and politics, not hide behind ads.

Feb 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Safe!

Safe! Safe!

Stealing home.

Feb 13, 2020 / OppArt / Rob Rogers

Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize

Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize

The attorney general is on a tear, shredding the rule of law, just as he threatened he would.

Feb 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal

070 Shake’s Master Plan

070 Shake’s Master Plan 070 Shake’s Master Plan

The New Jersey rapper’s debut album is a showcase for a one-of-a-kind voice.

Feb 13, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Kearse

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