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Palestinian children

Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial? Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial?

Child labor can’t be outlawed by fiat—it needs to be defeated by economic empowerment for whole communities. 

May 23, 2017 / Michelle Chen

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These Protesters Are Hitting Trump Where It Actually Hurts These Protesters Are Hitting Trump Where It Actually Hurts

Could the president be influenced by threats to his profit margin?

May 23, 2017 / Mattea Kramer

Trump Saudi Arabia Speech

Our Embarrassment in Chief’s International Trip Is No Laughing Matter Our Embarrassment in Chief’s International Trip Is No Laughing Matter

Let’s not grade a guy holding the nuclear codes on a curve.

May 23, 2017 / Joshua Holland

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Trump Escalates the War on Women Trump Escalates the War on Women

Reproductive rights are not merely a women’s health issue—they are an essential component of economic health and security as well.

May 23, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Michael Bennett and Colin Kaepernick

Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again? Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again?

How a pro-football “blackballing” works.

May 23, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Blue Lives Matter Protest

The Case Against ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bills The Case Against ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bills

Hate-crimes laws make sense for groups that have been historically discriminated against. Police officers don’t qualify.

May 23, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Like Watergate, but Dumber Like Watergate, but Dumber

“When the president does it, that means it is not illegal!”

May 23, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Richard Collins III

A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus

Richard Collins III was killed Saturday night because of the color of his skin.

May 22, 2017 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin

Trump in Saudi Arabia

What Explains Trump’s Sharp About-Face on Saudi Arabia? What Explains Trump’s Sharp About-Face on Saudi Arabia?

It has more than a little to do with the power of the Saudi lobby—as well as the administration’s deep hostility toward Iran.

May 22, 2017 / James Carden

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Demand That Congress Force Trump to Release His Tax Returns Demand That Congress Force Trump to Release His Tax Returns

It’s more important than ever that we understand exactly how Donald Trump stands to benefit from the power of his office.

May 22, 2017 / NationAction

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