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Honoring Shirley Chisholm and the History She Made 50 Years Ago

Honoring Shirley Chisholm and the History She Made 50 Years Ago Honoring Shirley Chisholm and the History She Made 50 Years Ago

“It was because of Shirley Chisholm, I am, and because of Shirley Chisholm, Kamala Harris is,” said Representative Barbara Lee in a tribute to the trailblazing visionary.

Feb 14, 2022 / John Nichols

Hairballs in Turtles

Hairballs in Turtles Hairballs in Turtles

Illegitimate Discourse.

Feb 11, 2022 / Steve Brodner

The New York Times building

What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help? What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help?

Why didn’t Maggie Haberman report what’s in her Trump book earlier? Times reporters don’t want to hear a word about it.

Feb 11, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Fossil Fools

Fossil Fools Fossil Fools

Company profits, poisoned environment.

Feb 11, 2022 / OppArt / Erika Harrsch

Nina Turner Is Still Mad As Hell, and Running for Congress (Again)

Nina Turner Is Still Mad As Hell, and Running for Congress (Again) Nina Turner Is Still Mad As Hell, and Running for Congress (Again)

If you thought the former Ohio state senator and Bernie Sanders surrogate was going to quietly fade into the background after her primary loss last year, think again.

Feb 11, 2022 / A. Bryan Johnson

Israeli Law & Torture: From Detained Minors to a Prison “Torture Room”

Israeli Law & Torture: From Detained Minors to a Prison “Torture Room” Israeli Law & Torture: From Detained Minors to a Prison “Torture Room”

Inside the intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian protest.

Feb 11, 2022 / Mohammed El-Kurd

Homeless Struggle To Maintain New Encampment In Sacramento

California Needs to Get Serious About Homelessness California Needs to Get Serious About Homelessness

The state has failed to provide housing to the formerly incarcerated and other vulnerable people.

Feb 11, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Congressional Staffers Are Organizing a Much-Needed Union

Congressional Staffers Are Organizing a Much-Needed Union Congressional Staffers Are Organizing a Much-Needed Union

Members of Congress need to activate key provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act for the organizing effort to move forward. 

Feb 11, 2022 / John Nichols

The Beijing Olympics Showcase the Need for a Better Politics

The Beijing Olympics Showcase the Need for a Better Politics The Beijing Olympics Showcase the Need for a Better Politics

We must avoid a cold war while expressing solidarity with all in need.

Feb 10, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

The Strategic Blunder That Led to Today’s Conflict in Ukraine

The Strategic Blunder That Led to Today’s Conflict in Ukraine The Strategic Blunder That Led to Today’s Conflict in Ukraine

There was a world out there for the planet’s sole superpower to lead, and the US wasn’t about to waste time on introspection.

Feb 10, 2022 / Rajan Menon

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