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People marching and holding signs in Polish

Poland’s Women Are in the Streets Poland’s Women Are in the Streets

Escalating protests over new restrictions on abortion in Poland are a sign that the ruling PiS party’s illiberal democracy may be losing its grip.

Nov 20, 2020 / Andrew Pasquier

Ilhan Omar Rally On The Hill

Representative Ilhan Omar: ‘I Hope President Biden Seizes This Opportunity.’ Representative Ilhan Omar: ‘I Hope President Biden Seizes This Opportunity.’

The president-elect has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reorient US foreign policy so this country truly means what it says.

Nov 20, 2020 / Representative Ilhan Omar

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

In its blind obedience to Trump’s blatant coup attempt, the party has abandoned even the pretense of democratic principle—indeed, any principle other than holding on to power.

Nov 20, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Want to Know Who Influences US Foreign Policy? Follow the Money.

Want to Know Who Influences US Foreign Policy? Follow the Money. Want to Know Who Influences US Foreign Policy? Follow the Money.

The defense contractors and foreign governments funding think tanks are pushing for a foreign-policy consensus reliant on weapons and war.

Nov 20, 2020 / Cassandra Stimpson and Holly Zhang

It’s Not Just Students Drowning in Debt. Colleges Are Too!

It’s Not Just Students Drowning in Debt. Colleges Are Too! It’s Not Just Students Drowning in Debt. Colleges Are Too!

When universities have to borrow just to keep the doors open, bankers and rating agencies call the shots.

Nov 20, 2020 / Feature / Eleni Schirmer

Covid Super-Spreader

Covid Super-Spreader Covid Super-Spreader

Cases and lies increase in the White House.

Nov 19, 2020 / OppArt / Sue Coe

Annie Ernaux’s Memoirs Ask a Radical Question

Annie Ernaux’s Memoirs Ask a Radical Question Annie Ernaux’s Memoirs Ask a Radical Question

How can one life be used to remember the collective pain of a generation’s political and cultural upheaval? 

Nov 19, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Audrey Wollen

My Neighbors Certainly Didn’t Celebrate Biden’s Win, but They Also Didn’t Publicly Mourn Trump’s Loss

My Neighbors Certainly Didn’t Celebrate Biden’s Win, but They Also Didn’t Publicly Mourn Trump’s Loss My Neighbors Certainly Didn’t Celebrate Biden’s Win, but They Also Didn’t Publicly Mourn Trump’s Loss

More than 60 percent of my county voted for Trump this year, so the relative calm when he lost gives me hope for the future.

Nov 19, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer

Chuck Schumer stands behind a podium, wagging a finger. He wears a suit and tie and red glasses.

Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party? Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party?

That’s actually a surprisingly difficult question to answer. We must have more accountability and transparency if the party is to live up to its name.

Nov 19, 2020 / Steve Phillips

An American flag flies during a rally in support of Joe Biden's run for the US presidency on Belle Isle in Detroit.

We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1 We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1

The 2020 election saw more rich people vote for Trump then four years ago, while Joe Biden attracted more poor and low-income voters.

Nov 19, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

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