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Bernie’s Sweater

Bernie’s Sweater Bernie’s Sweater

Knitting progress. “Bernie 2020” “Health care is a human right.” “Medicare for All.” “While the rest can’t fathom why Bernie cares if we live or die.”

Mar 17, 2020 / OppArt / Karen Schumacher

The Long Roots of Corporate Irresponsibility

The Long Roots of Corporate Irresponsibility The Long Roots of Corporate Irresponsibility

Nicholas Lemann’s history of 20th century corporations, Transaction Man, shows how an unrelenting faith in the market and profit doomed the American economy.

Mar 17, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Rick Perlstein

A volunteer speaks to an older voter through a glass door.

How to Canvass During a Pandemic How to Canvass During a Pandemic

Progressive insurgents are reimagining their campaigns thanks to the coronavirus. 

Mar 17, 2020 / Ross Barkan

Bill Gates

Bill Gates Gives to the Rich (Including Himself) Bill Gates Gives to the Rich (Including Himself)

His renowned charitable activities seem to serve mainly private interests, namely his own.

Mar 17, 2020 / Feature / Tim Schwab

With the Coronavirus, All That Is Solid Melts Into Air

With the Coronavirus, All That Is Solid Melts Into Air With the Coronavirus, All That Is Solid Melts Into Air

We’re seeing the steady erosion of everything familiar, the implosion of communal space, the sense that everyone, every surface, could be the enemy.

Mar 17, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The Free Market Will Save Us From the Coronavirus!

The Free Market Will Save Us From the Coronavirus! The Free Market Will Save Us From the Coronavirus!

The invisible hand is in control of this pandemic.

Mar 17, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Now Is the Time for Solidarity

Now Is the Time for Solidarity Now Is the Time for Solidarity

As the coronavirus crisis ramps up, which path do we want for our future?

Mar 16, 2020 / Joey Perr

Biden and Sanders debate

The Vice Presidential Nominee Should Be a Woman of Color The Vice Presidential Nominee Should Be a Woman of Color

It wouldn’t be hard to find a qualified candidate. Why won’t Biden and Sanders commit?

Mar 16, 2020 / Steve Phillips

California Is Fighting Trump for Clean Air

California Is Fighting Trump for Clean Air California Is Fighting Trump for Clean Air

The president has overturned a 50-year waiver that allows the state to set its own standards—but California, allied with other states, is fighting back.

Mar 16, 2020 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Campuses Across the Country Are Closing—These Are the Students Impacted

Campuses Across the Country Are Closing—These Are the Students Impacted Campuses Across the Country Are Closing—These Are the Students Impacted

As campuses close to prevent the spread of coronavirus, many students are getting left behind.

Mar 16, 2020 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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