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Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day

Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day

There was plenty of conflict at the DSA’s national convention, but delegates came out of it with a clear plan for the fight ahead.

Aug 7, 2019 / Eric Blanc

Toni Morrison and ‘the Human Project’

Toni Morrison and ‘the Human Project’ Toni Morrison and ‘the Human Project’

Through her novels and essays, Morrison helped inspire a generation of writers to reckon with American history.

Aug 7, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Robert Greene II

Tiffany Caban Somber Recount

What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens

“Four years from now there’s going to be a movement of people who are hungry for real, transformative criminal justice reform.”

Aug 7, 2019 / Ross Barkan

Beto O’Rourke participates in a rally against hate.

Beto O’Rourke Is Doing What Donald Trump Is Simply Incapable Of Beto O’Rourke Is Doing What Donald Trump Is Simply Incapable Of

The Texan is demonstrating real leadership in the wake of a horrific mass shooting by unequivocally condemning racism. And Americans are responding.

Aug 7, 2019 / John Nichols

No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’

No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’ No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’

Progressives should still subscribe to the newspaper of record. Just don’t expect it to save us from Trump.

Aug 7, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Medicare for All rally

There Is No ‘Nursing Shortage.’ There’s Just a Good Nursing Job Shortage. There Is No ‘Nursing Shortage.’ There’s Just a Good Nursing Job Shortage.

The solution lies in radically rethinking how we provide health care.

Aug 7, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Russia Needs Its Own Bernie Sanders

Russia Needs Its Own Bernie Sanders Russia Needs Its Own Bernie Sanders

Can leftist sociologist and columnist Boris Kagarlitsky create room for a new politics in Russia?

Aug 7, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Chance the Rapper’s Tedious Benediction

Chance the Rapper’s Tedious Benediction Chance the Rapper’s Tedious Benediction

On The Big Day, Chance gets swallowed up by the pomp, circumstance, and symbolism of his long-awaited debut album.

Aug 7, 2019 / Stephen Kearse

Loaded Situation

Loaded Situation Loaded Situation

Trump's rhetoric encourages mass murderers.

Aug 7, 2019 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Who Doesn’t Love Private Health Insurance? Who Doesn’t Love Private Health Insurance?

Some days, arguing with your representative over the phone is the only human connection you have.

Aug 7, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

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