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What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial

What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial

If the UK sends him back to America, nobody should feel safe calling authority to account or scrutinizing those who hide behind the veil of power.

Dec 7, 2020 / Nancy Carolina Graterol

A sign supporting the return of military troops from wars abroad is displayed in front of the White House in 2018.

Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough

Without expanded government support, our soldiers and veterans could find themselves in ever deeper holes when their service ends.

Dec 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino

Waiting on the Vaccine

Waiting on the Vaccine Waiting on the Vaccine

As cases rise, urgency grows.

Dec 5, 2020 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Crooked David Perdue Is Afraid to Debate His Record of Self-Dealing

Crooked David Perdue Is Afraid to Debate His Record of Self-Dealing Crooked David Perdue Is Afraid to Debate His Record of Self-Dealing

Amid mounting evidence of sordid financial abuses, the Republican senator from Georgia is skipping a big debate on Sunday with Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff.

Dec 4, 2020 / John Nichols

A worn down marquee reads

Movie Theaters Aren’t Dying—They’re Being Murdered Movie Theaters Aren’t Dying—They’re Being Murdered

The Covid-19 pandemic is providing a perfect cover for media giants bent on replacing theatrical moviegoing with streaming at home.

Dec 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Special Duty

Special Duty Special Duty

Detachment of troops. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of November 30.

Dec 4, 2020 / Steve Brodner

Still Essential

Still Essential Still Essential

Recognizing essential workers. Essentially Brooklyn mural, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC, 2020.

Dec 4, 2020 / OppArt / Los Muralistas de El Puente

Senator Manchin, Your Faith Teaches You Better Than This

Senator Manchin, Your Faith Teaches You Better Than This Senator Manchin, Your Faith Teaches You Better Than This

I am ashamed of this nation. I know you want to do the right thing, and Republicans are tying your hands, but please don’t call this a “centrist plan.”

Dec 4, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

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

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