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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

Pfizer’s Revenue Doubles: “It’s Nothing Short of Pandemic Profiteering”

Pfizer’s Revenue Doubles: “It’s Nothing Short of Pandemic Profiteering” Pfizer’s Revenue Doubles: “It’s Nothing Short of Pandemic Profiteering”

Calls are growing for the pharmaceutical giant to share its vaccine recipes that could save the most vulnerable people in the world.

Feb 10, 2022 / John Nichols

I Went Back to Warn Them

I Went Back to Warn Them I Went Back to Warn Them

But they knew.

Feb 10, 2022 / OppArt / Brendan Loper

Three stacks of 100 dollar bills.

How the “American Dream” Became Un-American How the “American Dream” Became Un-American

When plutocrats defend it, and democrats bewail its passing, it’s time to recall the original meaning of the phrase.

Feb 10, 2022 / Maria Bustillos

Manthia Diawara in the Archive of Postcolonialism

Manthia Diawara in the Archive of Postcolonialism Manthia Diawara in the Archive of Postcolonialism

His films put into practice the history of radical Black thought by placing generations of thinkers in conversation.

Feb 10, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Elias Rodriques

It’s Not Just Joe Rogan. The Entire Digital Space Is Rotten.

It’s Not Just Joe Rogan. The Entire Digital Space Is Rotten. It’s Not Just Joe Rogan. The Entire Digital Space Is Rotten.

Until the platforms that profit from hate take responsibility for their actions, the problem will not go away.

Feb 10, 2022 / Bridget Todd

Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical “It” Couple

Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical “It” Couple Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical “It” Couple

How the Thomases have been able to get away with their decades long abuse of influence.

Feb 9, 2022 / Elie Mystal

A crowd of protesters

Don’t Sabotage the Climate Movement by Turning to Violence Don’t Sabotage the Climate Movement by Turning to Violence

The climate movement is panicking. It shouldn’t.

Feb 9, 2022 / Paul Hockenos

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