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The Crypto Scandal Is Also an Opportunity for the Left

The Crypto Scandal Is Also an Opportunity for the Left The Crypto Scandal Is Also an Opportunity for the Left

Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall can help fuel a new war on plutocratic donors.

Dec 18, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Wide shot of inside of World Cup stadium

The Big Winners of the 2022 World Cup? Qatar and Despots the World Over (and Messi) The Big Winners of the 2022 World Cup? Qatar and Despots the World Over (and Messi)

Even “sportswashing” that costs over $200 billion appears to be money well spent.

Dec 18, 2022 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

Rightwash

Rightwash Rightwash

Cue the coup.

Dec 16, 2022 / Steve Brodner

The MAGA Congress—and Its New BFFs (Best Fascist Friends)

The MAGA Congress—and Its New BFFs (Best Fascist Friends) The MAGA Congress—and Its New BFFs (Best Fascist Friends)

No signs of moderation at the recent New York gala of the Republican far right.

Dec 16, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Tapping Out Our Planet

Tapping Out Our Planet Tapping Out Our Planet

Escalating use of dwindling resources.

Dec 16, 2022 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Senator Josh Hawley, Republican from Missouri, holding a pencil.

One-and-a-Half Cheers for Comrade Josh Hawley One-and-a-Half Cheers for Comrade Josh Hawley

The Missouri Republican’s attack on Biden and corporate Democrats for stopping railway workers from striking was on-target. But if he really wants to get on the workers’ side of hi...

Dec 16, 2022 / Ben Burgis

A NYPD

When It Comes to Crime, the Left Has a Messaging Problem When It Comes to Crime, the Left Has a Messaging Problem

Progressives must do a better job speaking to people’s fears and presenting an affirmative case for our workable, effective policies on public safety.

Dec 16, 2022 / Jumaane D. Williams

Proud Boys Protest

Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support? Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support?

Telegram messages from the Columbus Proud Boys suggest that defenders of the extremist hate group exist within the local police department.

Dec 16, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Scam Is Business as Usual

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Scam Is Business as Usual Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Scam Is Business as Usual

The legal and regulatory establishment has permitted a pattern of fraud and misrepresentation nested in the very business model of the crypto industry.

Dec 15, 2022 / Chris Lehmann

Tears on My Pillow

Tears on My Pillow Tears on My Pillow

Mike Lindell: In bed with the GOP.

Dec 15, 2022 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

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