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Donald Trump Sinks to a New Low by Dog-Whistling an Old Racist Tune Donald Trump Sinks to a New Low by Dog-Whistling an Old Racist Tune
Insinuating that special prosecutor Jack Smith changed his name might seem like an odd tactic for someone whose family name was Drumpf—unless you know the history.
Apr 14, 2023 / David Margolick
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The Fifth Circuit’s Abortion Pill Ruling Was All About Sowing Confusion The Fifth Circuit’s Abortion Pill Ruling Was All About Sowing Confusion
While the decision partially overturned an earlier ruling banning the sale of mifepristone, it also reaffirmed some of that ruling’s more troubling and dangerous logic.
Apr 14, 2023 / Elie Mystal
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The Corrupt Courts and the Feckless Senate Judiciary Committee The Corrupt Courts and the Feckless Senate Judiciary Committee
Negligent Democratic leadership won’t challenge Clarence Thomas and other lawless judges.
Apr 14, 2023 / Jeet Heer
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How Woke Bob Hope Got Canceled by the Right How Woke Bob Hope Got Canceled by the Right
The conservative comedian spoke out for gay rights and gun control, and got boycotted and ostracized by friends on the right, including Ronald Reagan.
Apr 14, 2023 / Ben Schwartz
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The Ruling Against Mifepristone Affects Reproductive Rights Nationwide The Ruling Against Mifepristone Affects Reproductive Rights Nationwide
The overturning of the abortion pill’s FDA approval opens the door to the imposition of anti-choice policies even in states where abortion is legal.
Apr 14, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
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The Julian Assange Test Facing Every Member of the House The Julian Assange Test Facing Every Member of the House
How many representatives have the courage to defend the freedom of the press? Rashida Tlaib wants to find out.
Apr 14, 2023 / John Nichols
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Sexual Harassment Is a Civil, Not Criminal, Offense Sexual Harassment Is a Civil, Not Criminal, Offense
Cuomo and his enablers rely on the public’s lazy understanding of the legal system.
Apr 14, 2023 / Column / Alexis Grenell
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He Made Louisiana History. Now He Wants to Change the State’s Climate Future. He Made Louisiana History. Now He Wants to Change the State’s Climate Future.
Davante Lewis is the first Black, openly LGBTQ person ever elected to office in Louisiana. Now he wants to turn a fossil fuel hub into a green energy giant.
Apr 14, 2023 / Grey Moran
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Transgender Rights Are Human Rights Transgender Rights Are Human Rights
Transgender people in the United States continue to fight for their rights—and their survival—as both are threatened by many state bill.
Apr 13, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo