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The Political Use and Misuse of ‘Mulan’

The Political Use and Misuse of ‘Mulan’ The Political Use and Misuse of ‘Mulan’

Each new adaptation says more about its own time and place than the story’s ancient setting.

Sep 17, 2020 / Han Zhang

Student voters

Of Course Republicans Want to Suppress the Youth Vote Of Course Republicans Want to Suppress the Youth Vote

Republicans know the country is changing demographically and politically. That’s why they want to prevent young people from voting.

Sep 17, 2020 / StudentNation / Asiah Williams

Mark Milley sits in front of a microphone, with Mark Esper beside him

The Military’s Role in a Contested Election The Military’s Role in a Contested Election

Asking the armed forces to decide who won would be the first step on the road to rule by military junta.

Sep 17, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

The US Safety Net Is Degrading by Design

The US Safety Net Is Degrading by Design The US Safety Net Is Degrading by Design

Covid-19 and its economic fallout have further exposed the need to radically reimagine this country’s safety net.

Sep 17, 2020 / Mimi Abramovitz, Deepak Bhargava, and Tammy Thomas Miles

What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is Trump Afraid of It?

What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is Trump Afraid of It? What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is Trump Afraid of It?

His attacks are attempt to reach those who repudiate the symbols and premises of white supremacy but worry that anti-racist advocacy can go “too far.”

Sep 17, 2020 / Cheryl Harris

Women stand holding posters and calling for justice.

Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence

Enraged at institutional failure to address the mounting crisis, they have occupied the National Human Rights Commission.

Sep 16, 2020 / Meaghan Beatley

Defense Contractors Don’t Need Another Covid Bailout

Defense Contractors Don’t Need Another Covid Bailout Defense Contractors Don’t Need Another Covid Bailout

Despite their claims, defense spending isn’t driving major job growth. It just makes shareholders wealthier.

Sep 16, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger

Trump’s Strategy to Upend the Election Is Being Implemented in Plain Sight

Trump’s Strategy to Upend the Election Is Being Implemented in Plain Sight Trump’s Strategy to Upend the Election Is Being Implemented in Plain Sight

A multimillion-dollar legal strategy, egged on by President Trump, is erecting barriers to voting and creating chaos in battleground states.

Sep 16, 2020 / John Nichols

John McCain sits on stage talking to Danielle Pletka

Biden Republicans Are a Political Illusion Biden Republicans Are a Political Illusion

The Democrats have tried hard to gain the love of disaffected conservatives—but now face diminishing returns.

Sep 16, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Caution Ahead

Caution Ahead Caution Ahead

Schools reopening present many challenges.

Sep 16, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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