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The Enduring Influence of Marx’s Masterpiece

The Enduring Influence of Marx’s Masterpiece The Enduring Influence of Marx’s Masterpiece

No book has done more than Capital to explain the way the world works.

Sep 9, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Wendy Brown

How a Probation Violation Turns Into Indefinite Jail Time

How a Probation Violation Turns Into Indefinite Jail Time How a Probation Violation Turns Into Indefinite Jail Time

Probation detainers are forcing tens of thousands of people to remain in jail indefinitely.

Sep 9, 2024 / Feature / Katie Rose Quandt

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers Blood Brothers

Colt 45.

Sep 6, 2024 / Steve Brodner

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris, speaks during a debate on October 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City, and Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump speaks during a debate on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.

How to Debate Donald Trump How to Debate Donald Trump

There’s almost no way to “win” a debate against a serially unserious liar like Trump, but if Harris can knock him off his vibe, she might stand a chance.

Sep 6, 2024 / Elie Mystal

The Russia Today logo is seen on a computer screen.

The Right-Wing Influencers Cashing Checks From Russia The Right-Wing Influencers Cashing Checks From Russia

A DOJ indictment charges MAGA-loyal media figures with delivering talking points furnished by Russian state media.

Sep 6, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Liz Cheney looking intently, speaking at a podium that reads

Liz Cheney Finally Proved Me Right Liz Cheney Finally Proved Me Right

Fifteen years ago, she told me we had no common ground. I disagreed. This week she endorsed Kamala Harris, and she has my gratitude.

Sep 6, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr., announcing his retirement from the court.

The Powell Memo Helped Create Project 2025 The Powell Memo Helped Create Project 2025

A new investigative podcast shows the toxic legacy of the founding father of modern American plutocracy.

Sep 6, 2024 / Jeet Heer

There Is No Peace Without Justice

There Is No Peace Without Justice There Is No Peace Without Justice

Defend justice and human rights for all.

Sep 6, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás

People sit on an MTA bus as the sun sets along 72nd Street on June 12, 2024, in New York City.

A Year Without Fares: Lessons From New York’s Free Bus Pilot A Year Without Fares: Lessons From New York’s Free Bus Pilot

Albany must embrace transformational change to bring NYC transit back on track and be ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Sep 6, 2024 / Zohran Mamdani and Michael Gianaris

A close up shot of VP candidate JD Vance mid-speech.

Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril

Calling the Ohio senator "weird" may feel satisfying. Pundits have dismissed him as a drag on the ticket. But the smarter play would still be to steal his thunder.

Sep 6, 2024 / Column / Erica Etelson and Anthony Flaccavento

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