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The Desolation of America’s Urban Schools

The Desolation of America’s Urban Schools The Desolation of America’s Urban Schools

Austerity measures have resulted in dangerous, squalid conditions for the most vulnerable students.

Feb 26, 2024 / Feature / Jonathan Kozol

A 12 year-old, Palestinian boy named Hasan Abu Emune collects recyclable material such as, paper, metal and glass to contribute his family's livelihood as the daily life continues under difficult conditions in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 24, 2023.

The Missing News About Gaza The Missing News About Gaza

To understand Palestine and Israel, we need more coverage of the everyday structural violence of occupation.

Feb 26, 2024 / Alexei Sisulu Abrahams

An empty Panera Bread in Manteca, Calif., may not look like much, but the rise of Panera and its dismal present reveals a lot about 21st-century capitalism.

The Story of Late Capitalism as Told Through Panera Bread The Story of Late Capitalism as Told Through Panera Bread

It used to make on-site sourdough. Now, the private-equity-owned chain is better known for its (allegedly) killer lemonade.

Feb 26, 2024 / Devin Thomas O’Shea

A scene from About Dry Grasses.

The Genius of Nuri Bilge Ceylan The Genius of Nuri Bilge Ceylan

About Dry Grasses is long, dense, elliptical—and brilliant.

Feb 26, 2024 / Books & the Arts / A. S. Hamrah

Former South Carolina governor and presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks at her electio-night watch party in Charleston on February 24, 2024.

Nikki Haley Just Won’t Quit Nikki Haley Just Won’t Quit

Despite losing her home state’s primary in a huge way, she’s soldiering on. So what does that mean for November?

Feb 25, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo, on February 15, 2023.

Finding and Losing Flaco, the Owl That Got Free Finding and Losing Flaco, the Owl That Got Free

There may never be another Flaco, but there will be other birds in the city to love. May we take better care of them.

Feb 24, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Palestinians in a destroyed residential area try to collect usable items under the rubble.

The Gaza War, Ansar Allah (Houthi) Attacks, and Russia Advancing in Ukraine The Gaza War, Ansar Allah (Houthi) Attacks, and Russia Advancing in Ukraine

This week on American Prestige, the latest news from around the world.

Feb 23, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Public Cervix Announcement

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Feb 23, 2024 / Steve Brodner

Then–US President Donald Trump holds a Bible outside of St. John's Episcopal church in Washington, D.C., on June 1, 2020. Trump was due to make a televised address to the nation after days of protests against police brutality.

Hit Trump on Theocracy, Not Hypocrisy Hit Trump on Theocracy, Not Hypocrisy

The former president’s alliance with religious fanatics is a far bigger problem than his lack of piety.

Feb 23, 2024 / Jeet Heer

LIBERATION

LIBERATION LIBERATION

Remembering Trayvon Martin (Mural in Cambridge MA).

Feb 23, 2024 / OppArt / Jesús Pizarro

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