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Trump’s Insurrection Threatens US Democracy—and Therefore Climate Survival

Trump’s Insurrection Threatens US Democracy—and Therefore Climate Survival Trump’s Insurrection Threatens US Democracy—and Therefore Climate Survival

Only a democracy that works can defuse the climate crisis.

Jan 13, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

The Execution of Lisa Montgomery and ‘the Craven Bloodlust of a Failed Administration’

The Execution of Lisa Montgomery and ‘the Craven Bloodlust of a Failed Administration’ The Execution of Lisa Montgomery and ‘the Craven Bloodlust of a Failed Administration’

The federal government was willing to risk a superspreader event to kill a victim of sexual torture.

Jan 13, 2021 / Victoria Law

Too Many Shoes

Too Many Shoes Too Many Shoes

And none of them fit life.

Jan 13, 2021 / OppArt / Sue Coe

Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part. Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Democracy will not survive if we don’t change the ruinous establishment policies—by both parties—that brought the country to this moment.

Jan 13, 2021 / Robert L. Borosage

A ‘Daily Show’ Cocreator on Karens, Crickets, and Comedy After Trump

A ‘Daily Show’ Cocreator on Karens, Crickets, and Comedy After Trump A ‘Daily Show’ Cocreator on Karens, Crickets, and Comedy After Trump

Lizz Winstead says, “If you can still laugh, you haven’t lost your capacity for hope.”

Jan 13, 2021 / Q&A / Rima Parikh

How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness

How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness

For months, our leaders have known that the Covid-19 crisis could force millions of people from their homes. They decided to let it happen.

Jan 13, 2021 / Feature / Dale Maharidge

A Soundtrack for the American Subconscious

A Soundtrack for the American Subconscious A Soundtrack for the American Subconscious

Oneohtrix Point Never’s latest album is not unlike a radio broadcast from another reality.

Jan 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Bijan Stephen

What Kind of Country Prioritizes Billionaires During a Pandemic?

What Kind of Country Prioritizes Billionaires During a Pandemic? What Kind of Country Prioritizes Billionaires During a Pandemic?

The US government’s lopsided response to Covid-19 has only worsened astronomical levels of inequality.

Jan 12, 2021 / Nomi Prins

Biden

Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen. Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen.

It is vital that the incoming president launch his administration with immediate, bold reforms to address the cascading crises facing the country.

Jan 12, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Impeachment Part 2

Impeachment Part 2 Impeachment Part 2

The greatest threat to democracy? Trump.

Jan 12, 2021 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz

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