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David Koch

Who’s Scamming Veterans Now? Why, It’s the Koch Brothers, of Course! Who’s Scamming Veterans Now? Why, It’s the Koch Brothers, of Course!

Who else would use American war casualties as an opportunity for profit?

Aug 25, 2016 / Ann Jones

How A Siberian Mom Took on Politics as Usual in Russia and Won

How A Siberian Mom Took on Politics as Usual in Russia and Won How A Siberian Mom Took on Politics as Usual in Russia and Won

In Siberia, Natalia Pinus is taking on established political forces and challenging the idea that Russian democracy is no more than a puppet show.

Aug 25, 2016 / Sarah Lindemann-Komarova

Mexico’s Striking Teachers Stand Firm Against State Repression

Mexico’s Striking Teachers Stand Firm Against State Repression Mexico’s Striking Teachers Stand Firm Against State Repression

The government refuses to negotiate, heightening the danger of further bloody confrontation.

Aug 25, 2016 / David Bacon

Feyisa Lilesa Olympic Protest

This Rio Olympic Medalist Risked His Life to Show Solidarity This Rio Olympic Medalist Risked His Life to Show Solidarity

With one gesture, Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lilesa seized the Olympics spotlight and educated the world. 

Aug 25, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Returning to His Roots, Sanders Launches ‘Our Revolution’

Returning to His Roots, Sanders Launches ‘Our Revolution’ Returning to His Roots, Sanders Launches ‘Our Revolution’

Bernie introduced his new organization with a speech from Vermont—and entrusted it to longtime staffer Jeff Weaver.

Aug 25, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Snowden in New York City

Why Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden Why Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden

Seth Freed Wessler on the power of independent journalism, Amy Wilentz on Jared Kushner, and Ben Wizner on Edward Snowden.

Aug 25, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Captivity

Captivity Captivity

If it’s Yuletide in the New World, then what bellies up to the manger are rattler, gator, buzzard. Just as a wooden snake in a basket of toys at this barber shop I bring the boys s…

Aug 25, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Ange Mlinko

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Letters From the September 12-19, 2016, Issue Letters From the September 12-19, 2016, Issue

Portrait of the artist as an old man… Yes, black lives matter… Not-so-neo-Nazism…

Aug 25, 2016 / Our Readers

Roger Ailes

Trump Team Strategy? Trump Team Strategy?

For moderates, we’ll bring in Bannon, The loosest sort of alt-right cannon. And even if that tactic fails, We’ll win the gals with Roger Ailes. The only thing this campaign lacks I…

Aug 25, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Puzzle No. 3406

Puzzle No. 3406 Puzzle No. 3406

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Inmates report this magazine lacks leadership—it is reminiscent of the completed grid (13)  9 Right around nine, be…

Aug 25, 2016 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

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