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D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington

D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington

The president says he is determined to “dominate” Washington with military might. Democrats must rise to D.C.’s defense.

Jun 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Students take part in a “youth strike to act on climate change” in France in March 2019.

Just Like Covid-19, Racial Justice Is a Climate Story Just Like Covid-19, Racial Justice Is a Climate Story

And Joe Biden’s possible endorsement of a Green New Deal is a good way to tell it.

Jun 3, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

Scenes from a pandemic: 10

Jun 3, 2020 / Anna Simonton

How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now

How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now

Listen, learn, and do what you’re asked to do.

Jun 3, 2020 / Joan Walsh

The FBI Finds ‘No Intel Indicating Antifa Involvement’ in Sunday’s Violence

The FBI Finds ‘No Intel Indicating Antifa Involvement’ in Sunday’s Violence The FBI Finds ‘No Intel Indicating Antifa Involvement’ in Sunday’s Violence

Trump wants to designate antifa a terrorist organization, despite lack of authority and evidence of wrongdoing.

Jun 2, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond

The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond

We know that no one is coming to save us from Trump. So how will we save ourselves?

Jun 2, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Police

Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?

As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.

Jun 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Year of Making America Great The Year of Making America Great

The first half of 2020 shows Trump’s true incompetence.

Jun 2, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

The front window of The Stonewall Inn

The Border Patrol Praises Stonewall While Deploying Officers to Suppress Protests The Border Patrol Praises Stonewall While Deploying Officers to Suppress Protests

The Customs and Border Protection chief condemned the current demonstrations but sent out an agencywide e-mail today commemorating the 1969 LGBTQ uprising.

Jun 1, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Minneapolis: The Rise of the ‘Thumpers’

Minneapolis: The Rise of the ‘Thumpers’ Minneapolis: The Rise of the ‘Thumpers’

How decades of liberal reform failed to rein in a racist, defiantly brutal police department.

Jun 1, 2020 / Will Cooley

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