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What Don’t American Kids Learn in History Class?

What Don’t American Kids Learn in History Class? What Don’t American Kids Learn in History Class?

Some of the strongest evidence that our country needs structural change, that our problems go much deeper than one white nationalist president, lies in history that is rarely taugh...

Sep 5, 2019 / StudentNation / Abe Asher

Boris and Jo Johnson

Boris Johnson’s Latest Defeat Makes an Early Election Inevitable Boris Johnson’s Latest Defeat Makes an Early Election Inevitable

In the contest over Britain’s future, Johnson’s opponents have won all the battles—but they could still lose the war.

Sep 5, 2019 / Stephen Bush

Steve Cohen emoluments

‘I Think We Need to Just Impeach the Guy’ ‘I Think We Need to Just Impeach the Guy’

Judiciary Committee member Steve Cohen is resolute: Trump’s violations of the emoluments clause demand impeachment. Now.

Sep 5, 2019 / John Nichols

Immigrants in Dulles Airport

From Harvard Students to Diplomats—the US Is Turning Away Ever More Palestinians From Harvard Students to Diplomats—the US Is Turning Away Ever More Palestinians

When Harvard-bound Ismail Ajjawi was deported from Logan Airport last month, he joined a long list of Palestinians who’ve been denied entry under Trump.

Sep 5, 2019 / Mairav Zonszein

Puzzle No. 3508

Puzzle No. 3508 Puzzle No. 3508

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Republican put off? That’s too bad (11)  7 and 28 Toy weapon suitable for older kids: uranium engulfed in fire (3,3…

Sep 5, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Trump thumbs-up

Almost Everything Bad That Trump Did This Summer Almost Everything Bad That Trump Did This Summer

Need a crash course in reality? Here’s what you missed.

Sep 5, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

‘Labor’ Day Recap

‘Labor’ Day Recap ‘Labor’ Day Recap

Teed off? Our tax dollars at “work.”

Sep 5, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Transfixing and Repellent: Susan Steinberg’s Fictions of Insidious Masculinity

Transfixing and Repellent: Susan Steinberg’s Fictions of Insidious Masculinity Transfixing and Repellent: Susan Steinberg’s Fictions of Insidious Masculinity

Her debut novel, Machine, looks at how the language, codes, and culture of men subordinate one teenage girl on vacation.  

Sep 5, 2019 / Kyle Paoletta

William Barr leaving home

What We Still Do Not Know About Russiagate What We Still Do Not Know About Russiagate

Vital questions about perhaps the worst alleged presidential scandal in US history remain unanswered.

Sep 4, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Bret Stephens vs. Bedbug-Man Bret Stephens vs. Bedbug-Man

Bedbugs like to hide in small cracks and crevices—but they can’t get into safe spaces.

Sep 4, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

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