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Mónica Ramírez

Transforming the Narrative of the Latinx Community Transforming the Narrative of the Latinx Community

A conversation with organizer Mónica Ramírez, the founder of Justice for Migrant Women, on the goals of the Latinx House’s upcoming Raizado Festival.

Aug 25, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro

“El Gran Movimiento” Is a Masterful Portrait of Capitalism at Work

“El Gran Movimiento” Is a Masterful Portrait of Capitalism at Work “El Gran Movimiento” Is a Masterful Portrait of Capitalism at Work

Kiro Russo’s new film takes us to La Paz, following unemployed miners, mystics, and others hoping to find solace in the shadow of a rotten economy.

Aug 25, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Eli Rudavsky

Demonstrators demand President Biden cancel student loan debt outside the White House.

Joe Biden’s $10,000 Student Debt Cancellation Is a Huge Win—but It’s Not Enough Joe Biden’s $10,000 Student Debt Cancellation Is a Huge Win—but It’s Not Enough

It’s time to make higher education a true public good, with free-college legislation.

Aug 24, 2022 / Suzanne Kahn

Dan Goldman

New York Progressives Splinter, and Dan Goldman Is Headed to Congress New York Progressives Splinter, and Dan Goldman Is Headed to Congress

But there was good news for the left, as state senate incumbents beat back moderate challengers and a Democrat wins a special election in the Hudson Valley.

Aug 24, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Will a 300-Year-Old Legal Clause Get Lindsey Graham Off the Hook?

Will a 300-Year-Old Legal Clause Get Lindsey Graham Off the Hook? Will a 300-Year-Old Legal Clause Get Lindsey Graham Off the Hook?

Graham cited the Speech and Debate Clause in an attempt to avoid testifying about Trump’s apparent election fraud in Georgia. He might get away with it.

Aug 24, 2022 / Elie Mystal

United We Rise

United We Rise United We Rise

A diverse country lifts everyone.

Aug 24, 2022 / OppArt / Anonymous and Walker Maffit

Howard Zinn speaking

Howard Zinn at 100: Remembering “The People’s Historian” Howard Zinn at 100: Remembering “The People’s Historian”

Zinn made no pretense of neutrality. He believed that “in a world of conflict,” it was the historian’s job to advocate for the oppressed.

Aug 24, 2022 / Robert Cohen and Sonia Murrow

George W. Bush at a baseball game

When Moral Clarity Goes Extinct When Moral Clarity Goes Extinct

Many are waiting to hear an “I was wrong” from so many politicians—but I’m not holding my breath.  

Aug 24, 2022 / Kelly Denton-Borhaug

Lis Smith

Let’s Hear From the Women Lis Smith Smeared Let’s Hear From the Women Lis Smith Smeared

The political operative who covered for Cuomo is on a comeback tour, trying to paper over the damage she caused.

Aug 24, 2022 / Alexis Grenell

Young Thug on stage at SXSW

When Rap Lyrics Become Incriminating Speech When Rap Lyrics Become Incriminating Speech

The use of their songs in criminal cases has had dire consequences for hip-hop musicians.

Aug 24, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway

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