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Protest against Fulton decision

How the Supreme Court Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Religious Bigotry How the Supreme Court Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Religious Bigotry

The Supreme Court’s decision last week allowing a Catholic foster care agency to discriminate against LGBTQ couples was narrow—but awful.

Jun 21, 2021 / Elie Mystal

The Dangers of Working While Black on Wall Street

The Dangers of Working While Black on Wall Street The Dangers of Working While Black on Wall Street

Financial institutions say they’re committed to racial justice, but complaints of racism often backfire against those who raise them.

Jun 21, 2021 / Feature / Susan Antilla

President Biden signing bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday

Juneteenth and the Problem of American Freedom Juneteenth and the Problem of American Freedom

Of course, Juneteenth should be recognized as a Black holiday belonging to Black people. But this is not a day purely of joyful celebration.

Jun 19, 2021 / Anthony Conwright

Juneteenth

Juneteenth Juneteenth

Jack the Reaper. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of June 14.

Jun 18, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Frederick Douglass: Leadership, Dignity, Resistance

Frederick Douglass: Leadership, Dignity, Resistance Frederick Douglass: Leadership, Dignity, Resistance

Honoring Juneteenth, June 19, 2021.

Jun 18, 2021 / OppArt / Lisa DuBois

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American Wars Mean American Lies American Wars Mean American Lies

We need a truth commission to hold leaders—military and civilian—accountable for America’s failed wars. 

Jun 18, 2021 / William Astore

Stone Mountain GA Confederate Monument

Un-Critical Race Theory Un-Critical Race Theory

What if CRT’s conservative critics actually got what they want?

Jun 18, 2021 / Joshua Adams

Police Out Of School Protest

Why Are There Cops in Schools? Why Are There Cops in Schools?

If our schools need additional counselors and mentors, turning to police is far from the most suitable choice.

Jun 18, 2021 / StudentNation / Cassidy Morales

Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—Instead It Got Stronger

Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—Instead It Got Stronger Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—Instead It Got Stronger

While not a complete victory, the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act places it on its firmest legal ground yet.

Jun 18, 2021 / Elie Mystal

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference

Gavin Newsom Is Headed for a Comeback Gavin Newsom Is Headed for a Comeback

With California’s recovery in full swing, the governor is poised to make it through the upcoming recall election unscathed.

Jun 18, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

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