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Anti-Abortion Opportunism Anti-Abortion Opportunism

There is no good time to restrict access to abortion.

Apr 15, 2020 / Rachel Rebouché

John Prine Taught Us New Ways to Listen

John Prine Taught Us New Ways to Listen John Prine Taught Us New Ways to Listen

His songs were like intimate correspondences with his audience—revealing things about everyday life that get missed.

Apr 15, 2020 / Shuja Haider

Health Care Workers Are Being Fired for Speaking Out About a Lack of Supplies

Health Care Workers Are Being Fired for Speaking Out About a Lack of Supplies Health Care Workers Are Being Fired for Speaking Out About a Lack of Supplies

Clapping for workers is nice, but protecting them is even better. Here’s how we can do that.

Apr 15, 2020 / Brad Lander

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Locked Down and Cast Out: Europe’s Migrants Navigate the Pandemic Locked Down and Cast Out: Europe’s Migrants Navigate the Pandemic

A difficult situation just got much harder for undocumented migrants in the European Union.

Apr 15, 2020 / Luke Butterly

WWE’s Reckless Approach to Covid-19

WWE’s Reckless Approach to Covid-19 WWE’s Reckless Approach to Covid-19

The matches may be scripted, but there is nothing fake about the coronavirus risks that now come with being part of Vince McMahon’s traveling circus.

Apr 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin

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This Crisis Has Created a New and Profound Sense of Solidarity This Crisis Has Created a New and Profound Sense of Solidarity

This crisis has exposed many cruel weaknesses in our social systems, but the best of humanity is also on display.

Apr 14, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Workers on the Front Lines of the Philippines’ Fight Against Coronavirus

The Workers on the Front Lines of the Philippines’ Fight Against Coronavirus The Workers on the Front Lines of the Philippines’ Fight Against Coronavirus

Volunteer health care workers and underpaid nurses are keeping the virus at bay, for now.

Apr 14, 2020 / Photo Essay / Xyza Cruz Bacani

Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery

Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery

Support a stimulus that prioritizes workers, demand housing justice, and fight for equity in this moment of crisis and beyond.

Apr 14, 2020 / NationAction

The Lesson of the Coronavirus? There’s No One Left to Trust.

The Lesson of the Coronavirus? There’s No One Left to Trust. The Lesson of the Coronavirus? There’s No One Left to Trust.

Almost all our leaders failed to act quickly enough to stave off the Covid catastrophe. So how can we trust them to tell us when the crisis has passed?

Apr 14, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague

Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague

But also racism and xenophobia, as Trump sows ever more chaos and hatred in his bid to win reelection.

Apr 14, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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