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A Laborers’ Local Union 79 protest against Alba Services.

Immigrant Construction Workers Fight Back Against Exploitation Immigrant Construction Workers Fight Back Against Exploitation

Los Demolicionistas—“the Demolitionists”—have organized to stop nonunion employers from taking advantage of immigrant workers.

May 19, 2022 / Ashley Bishop

Dr. Ashish Jha

“Case Numbers Don’t Matter”—and Other Fatal Covid Fallacies “Case Numbers Don’t Matter”—and Other Fatal Covid Fallacies

The logic behind “cases don’t matter”—the drumbeat of medical professionals pushing us back to normal—is a direct violation of the oath to “first, do no harm.”

May 19, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves

Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma

Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma

In the face of war’s atrocities, the tyranny of the immediate can be overwhelming—even for those committed to peace.

May 19, 2022 / Nan Levinson

The Disastrous History of Rikers

The Disastrous History of Rikers The Disastrous History of Rikers

How a failed agenda of jail reform produced one of the country's most infamous penal colonies.

May 19, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Kay Gabriel

Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears

Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears

The Pennsylvanian is one of several progressives who are leading in key races nationwide, beating super PAC cash and centrist candidates.

May 18, 2022 / John Nichols

Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees

Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees

Racism lowers the floor for how all people are treated. But it’s not too late to change.

May 18, 2022 / Khury Petersen-Smith and Azadeh Shahshahani

Mass Shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.

Mass Shooting in Buffalo, N.Y. Mass Shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.

White supremacist targets African Americans (10 dead, several injured).

May 18, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Jeet Heer, The Time of Monsters

Jeet Heer Departs Substack for “The Nation” Jeet Heer Departs Substack for “The Nation”

The prodigal son returns to the award-winning progressive outlet full-time with a new podcast, newsletter, and title.

May 18, 2022 / Press Room

When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short

When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short

Some essential lessons from an earlier culture war.

May 18, 2022 / Jonathan Zimmerman

To Honor Shireen Abu Akleh’s Life, Demand Accountability for Her Death

To Honor Shireen Abu Akleh’s Life, Demand Accountability for Her Death To Honor Shireen Abu Akleh’s Life, Demand Accountability for Her Death

There needs to be an independent investigation by an international body into Shireen’s death—otherwise, it will be the latest example of Israel’s impunity.

May 18, 2022 / Laila Al-Arian and Dalia Hatuqa

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