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Blood in the EV Supply Chain

Blood in the EV Supply Chain Blood in the EV Supply Chain

A look along the electric-vehicle supply chain reveals environmental and human exploitation at every stage.

Jul 1, 2024 / Michelle Chen

Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally party, looks at an Airbus military drone model at the Eurosatory international expo in Villepinte, close to Paris, on June 19, 2024.

Meet the Global Arms Sellers Meet the Global Arms Sellers

A dispatch from the largest weapons expo outside of Paris.

Jul 1, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

Palestinians prepare to cross to Egypt from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing on February 6, 2024.

“I Heard a Machine Gun Being Loaded”: A Harrowing Escape From Gaza “I Heard a Machine Gun Being Loaded”: A Harrowing Escape From Gaza

I knew the journey might be dangerous. I never thought it would be this cruel.

Jul 1, 2024 / Mohammed R. Mhawish

Taylor Swift, Poet

Taylor Swift, Poet Taylor Swift, Poet

Country singer, globetrotting pop star, and now melancholic poet—Taylor Swift has offered her listeners almost everything.

Jul 1, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Stephanie Burt

The US Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.

We Just Witnessed the Biggest Supreme Court Power Grab Since 1803 We Just Witnessed the Biggest Supreme Court Power Grab Since 1803

The court has given itself nearly unlimited power over the administrative state, putting everything from environmental protections to workers’ rights at risk.

Jun 28, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Quotes.

Jun 28, 2024 / Steve Brodner

As Childish Old Men Bickered, America Lost the Debate

As Childish Old Men Bickered, America Lost the Debate As Childish Old Men Bickered, America Lost the Debate

The debate was a hard-to-watch 90-minute infomercial for the political shit show that lies ahead.

Jun 28, 2024 / Alyssa Oursler

President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Biden’s Record Won’t Win Him the Election if He Can’t Make Sense for 2 Minutes at a Time Biden’s Record Won’t Win Him the Election if He Can’t Make Sense for 2 Minutes at a Time

At last night’s debate, the president could hardly get through an answer to a question without seeming to get confused.

Jun 28, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Joe Biden during a caucus night watch party in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.

Progressives Can’t Give Up on White Voters Progressives Can’t Give Up on White Voters

A new report purports to offer Democrats a way forward with white voters. It fails to convince.

Jun 28, 2024 / Jared Abbott and Dustin Guastella

Record-Breaking Temperatures

Record-Breaking Temperatures Record-Breaking Temperatures

Olympic levels of heat around the world.

Jun 28, 2024 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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