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Afghanistan: Women’s Voices Silenced

Afghanistan: Women’s Voices Silenced Afghanistan: Women’s Voices Silenced

The Taliban published new restrictions prohibiting women from singing or reading aloud in public or letting their voices carry beyond the walls of their homes.

Sep 13, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee US Senator JD Vance.

White People Have Never Forgiven Haitians for Claiming Their Freedom White People Have Never Forgiven Haitians for Claiming Their Freedom

Behind the vicious Trump-Vance attacks on Haitian immigrants is a long history of making the people of Haiti pay for the audacity of their revolution.

Sep 13, 2024 / Elie Mystal

An Italian fascist in a classroom in Italy in 1930.

The 5 Themes of Fascist Education The 5 Themes of Fascist Education

To fight fascism, we need to protect honest and fearless teachers.

Sep 13, 2024 / Jason Stanley

A phone screen shows the logo of Meta, with the logo of Google looming in the background.

Google and Meta Are a Threat to Journalism Google and Meta Are a Threat to Journalism

On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Matt Pearce on Silicon Valleys threat to media.

Sep 12, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during the debate at the National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024.

Kamala Harris Doesn’t Need to Backtrack on Fracking Kamala Harris Doesn’t Need to Backtrack on Fracking

In 2019, Harris said that there was “no question” that she would pursue a federal ban on fracking. In 2024, she’s taken a different—and unnecessary—stance.

Sep 12, 2024 / StudentNation / Amber X. Chen

A sign from a reproductive justice rally outside the White House on August 23, 2022.

The Abortion Fight That Shows Just How Broken Our Healthcare System Is The Abortion Fight That Shows Just How Broken Our Healthcare System Is

The federal government is battling states over funding for family planning services—and leaving patients caught in the middle.

Sep 12, 2024 / Regina Mahone

Documenting the First Year Without “Roe v. Wade”

Documenting the First Year Without “Roe v. Wade” Documenting the First Year Without “Roe v. Wade”

A conversation with journalist Amanda Becker about her new book, You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America.

Sep 12, 2024 / Q&A / Larada Lee-Wallace

Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.

The Case for Public Nuclear Power The Case for Public Nuclear Power

With additional funding, the Tennessee Valley Authority could provide union jobs, kick-start American industrial production, and help the world go green.

Sep 12, 2024 / Fred Stafford

A photo of a Taylor Swift fan on the floor at the Democratic National Convention wearing a

How Kamala Harris Liberated Taylor Swift How Kamala Harris Liberated Taylor Swift

The megastar thought she could hurt Hillary Clinton by endorsing her in 2016. Now, she’s overcome her fear. May we all do the same.

Sep 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Former US president Donald Trump and US Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen in the spin room during the second presidential debate in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024.

With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters

Last night’s debate will help give Democrats an edge. But strengthening the base remains crucial.

Sep 11, 2024 / Jeet Heer

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