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Eric Adams Is Going to Be a Very Different Kind of Mayor

Eric Adams Is Going to Be a Very Different Kind of Mayor Eric Adams Is Going to Be a Very Different Kind of Mayor

His deep ties to organized labor and Democratic institutions make him a tough opponent for the city’s left. Yet the same institutional checks that have long frustrated progressives...

Jul 12, 2021 / Column / Ross Barkan

What Next for Haiti?

What Next for Haiti? What Next for Haiti?

The announced arrests didn’t solve the murder of Jovenel Moïse. Nor do they address the deeper problems of a country where the presidency has become a business, not a duty.

Jul 12, 2021 / Amy Wilentz

Donald Trump in front of reporters

Yes, Tomorrow Will Be Worse—Because of Journalism Like This Yes, Tomorrow Will Be Worse—Because of Journalism Like This

White House reporters are still confusing leaks and controversy with the stories most important for them to cover.

Jul 12, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Selling Fear to Profit

Selling Fear to Profit Selling Fear to Profit

Americans are sold fear of “the Other” so gun manufacturers can make billions.

Jul 12, 2021 / OppArt / Gary Taxali

Richard Wright

Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project Why We Need a New Federal Writers’ Project

The Depression-era Federal Writers’ Project created jobs, fought disinformation, and gave voice to the voiceless. We need all of the above now more than ever.

Jul 12, 2021 / David Kipen

The Movement President

The Movement President The Movement President

Did Ronald Reagan help launch a movement—or did a set of movements help launch him? 

Jul 12, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Thomas Meaney

If They Can Tear Down This Highway in Texas… Yes, Texas!

If They Can Tear Down This Highway in Texas… Yes, Texas! If They Can Tear Down This Highway in Texas… Yes, Texas!

Texas planned to spend $25 billion widening highways to relieve congestion. But a movement to tear them down instead is growing in influence—even here in the Lone Star State.

Jul 12, 2021 / Feature / Megan Kimble

President Joe Biden

Joe Biden Just Threw Down the Anti-Monopoly Gauntlet—but One Big Question Remains Joe Biden Just Threw Down the Anti-Monopoly Gauntlet—but One Big Question Remains

This president’s executive order on Friday afternoon forcefully rejected the pro-monopoly worldview of the last 50 years.

Jul 9, 2021 / Zephyr Teachout

Randi Weingarten

Randi Weingarten Rips CRT Critics for ‘Trying to Stop Us From Teaching Students Accurate History’ Randi Weingarten Rips CRT Critics for ‘Trying to Stop Us From Teaching Students Accurate History’

The political and media elites that are whipping up anger over Critical Race Theory are furious with a teachers union leader for exposing their lies.

Jul 9, 2021 / John Nichols

Abbott’s Habit

Abbott’s Habit Abbott’s Habit

Tricked-out Exxon. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of July 5.

Jul 9, 2021 / Steve Brodner

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