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New Hampshire Republican US Senate candidate Don Bolduc

New Hampshire’s GOP Senate Nominee Wants to Take Away the Right to Elect Senators New Hampshire’s GOP Senate Nominee Wants to Take Away the Right to Elect Senators

The next frontier in the Republican assault on democracy involves a scheme to repeal the 17th Amendment and let Republican-controlled legislatures name senators.

Sep 16, 2022 / John Nichols

Drought Dive

Drought Dive Drought Dive

Climate Change ÷ Heatwaves = No Water

Sep 16, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

A MAGA sign in front of the Washington Monument at a Jan 6 Trump rally.

“MAGA Republican” Is a Distinction Without a Difference “MAGA Republican” Is a Distinction Without a Difference

Ten MAGA Republicans and 10 “normal” Republicans happy to play along are, in practice, 20 MAGA Republicans.

Sep 16, 2022 / Ed Burmila

Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence

Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence

Europe directed more of its Covid aid to businesses, while the US supported workers. If a recession hits now, Europeans could be in even worse trouble.

Sep 16, 2022 / Mike Konczal

anti-Putin placard

The Russian Military’s Ineptitude Almost Rivals Our Own The Russian Military’s Ineptitude Almost Rivals Our Own

Putin’s plunge into Ukraine confirms that he learned nothing from the folly of post-9/11 US military policy.

Sep 16, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks

Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm

If blue-state politicians want to have an impact on national politics, they have to show that their policies work—and that they can get them passed.

Sep 16, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Godard Was Cinema

Godard Was Cinema Godard Was Cinema

Was the French filmmaker the single most important individual in the history of cinema?

Sep 16, 2022 / J. Hoberman

Rail Workers, Nurses, Teachers Are Fighting From the Bottom Up

Rail Workers, Nurses, Teachers Are Fighting From the Bottom Up Rail Workers, Nurses, Teachers Are Fighting From the Bottom Up

When will their supposed national leaders—in unions, and in the Democratic Party—get serious?

Sep 15, 2022 / Jane McAlevey

Commuters wait on the platform at the Diridon Amtrak Station in San Jose, California.

Are Rail Workers on Track to Win Better Working Conditions? Are Rail Workers on Track to Win Better Working Conditions?

A tentative deal to avert a national rail strike awaits a membership vote—and clarification of basic job protections.

Sep 15, 2022 / Mel Buer

The Savannah Bananas cheer on the field before their Minor League Baseball game.

Victory! Minor League Baseball Players Are Finally Unionized. Victory! Minor League Baseball Players Are Finally Unionized.

Thanks to grassroots organizing, which much of the media is ignoring, minor leaguers will now join the Major League Players Association.

Sep 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin

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