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Why the Trumpists’ Calls for Dictatorship Should Worry Us

Why the Trumpists’ Calls for Dictatorship Should Worry Us Why the Trumpists’ Calls for Dictatorship Should Worry Us

It may sound laughable, but it’s no joke—the GOP leadership and the right-wing media machine are colluding with Trump’s assault on democratic institutions.

Dec 4, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The American Empire Is Falling Apart

The American Empire Is Falling Apart The American Empire Is Falling Apart

The US is now an empire in decline, regardless of whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or Mitch McConnell runs the show.

Dec 4, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

The Baltimore Ravens’ Cautionary Covid Tale

The Baltimore Ravens’ Cautionary Covid Tale The Baltimore Ravens’ Cautionary Covid Tale

With two dozen players on the NFL’s Covid list, the Ravens are a pitch-perfect example of how not to do sports during a pandemic.

Dec 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Take Care, Big Apple!

Take Care, Big Apple! Take Care, Big Apple!

Covid cases are rising at an alarming rate in cities big and small.

Dec 3, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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Asian American Voters Could Help Flip Georgia Asian American Voters Could Help Flip Georgia

National and local activists are hard at work building political engagement in a growing community.

Dec 3, 2020 / Timothy Pratt

Do Not Hire This Man

Do Not Hire This Man Do Not Hire This Man

Rahm Emanuel’s record of promoting neoliberal policies, attacking progressives and covering up police violence thoroughly disqualifies him.

Dec 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Olivia Laing’s Banal Avant-Garde

Olivia Laing’s Banal Avant-Garde Olivia Laing’s Banal Avant-Garde

In a recent essay collection, Funny Weather, the British writer reveals the limits of her critical method.

Dec 3, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Dilara O’Neil

Are Bill Gates’s Billions Distorting Public Health Data?

Are Bill Gates’s Billions Distorting Public Health Data? Are Bill Gates’s Billions Distorting Public Health Data?

Thanks to the Microsoft founder’s support, the IHME can make its own rules about how to track global health. That’s a problem.

Dec 3, 2020 / Feature / Tim Schwab

Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats

Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats

His model of engaging groups on all sides, including progressives and youth groups, is where the Democratic Party should head.

Dec 2, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Healing Blankets Project

Healing Blankets Project Healing Blankets Project

Three tapestries weave herstories.

Dec 2, 2020 / OppArt / Marietta Bernstorff

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