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protesters gather outside lincoln memorial with signs reading 'free palestine,' palestinian flags

On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters

It’s showing up in public opinion, media coverage, and even political and policy discourse.

Jul 19, 2023 / Phyllis Bennis

Far right 'European Brotherhood' protesters hold a banner as they pose at a rally in Saint-Brevin-les Pins, western France on February 25, 2023, held to protest against the establishment of a reception center for migrants.

A Far-Right Fire Is Blazing Across France A Far-Right Fire Is Blazing Across France

Extremist groups are becoming more emboldened—and more violent—all over the country.

Jul 19, 2023 / Phineas Rueckert

Mead Memorial Chapel Middlebury College

A Vermont College Removed the Name of a Eugenicist From Its Campus. Is That Enough? A Vermont College Removed the Name of a Eugenicist From Its Campus. Is That Enough?

The former “Mead Memorial Chapel” was renamed by the Middlebury College Board of Trustees. Now, the university has a chance to teach about its role in the eugenics movement.

Jul 19, 2023 / StudentNation / Rachel Lu

Capitol Insurrection

The US Military Has an Extremism Problem The US Military Has an Extremism Problem

Ideological zealotry is disruptive wherever it takes root, even if it never erupts into violence, but it’s particularly chilling inside the military.

Jul 19, 2023 / Nan Levinson

Martha Graham performing in 1962.

Martha Graham’s Movement Martha Graham’s Movement

A recent biography dives into the choreographer's role as both an artist and figure of early American modernism.

Jul 19, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Emily Hawk

Colin Kaepernick onstage at ACLU dinner

Colin Kaepernick’s Defense of Black Studies Colin Kaepernick’s Defense of Black Studies

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tells Dave Zirin why he’s raising the alarm about government attacks on Black history.

Jul 19, 2023 / Q&A / Dave Zirin

An Urban Alchemy ambassador patrols an encampment in front of San Francisco’s City Hall.

How Urban Alchemy Turns Homelessness Into Gold How Urban Alchemy Turns Homelessness Into Gold

Cities are pouring money into the nonprofit to manage encampments and patrol the streets where unhoused residents congregate. Not everyone is happy about it.

Jul 19, 2023 / Feature / Paige Oamek and Rohan Montgomery

A person holds a sign reading

For Queer Spaniards, the Stakes in This Week’s Elections Couldn’t Be Higher For Queer Spaniards, the Stakes in This Week’s Elections Couldn’t Be Higher

Queer and trans Spaniards fear that a new right-wing government would roll back historic gains and usher in a wave of repression.

Jul 18, 2023 / Álex Maroño-Porto

Grinder

Grinder Grinder

Meat and greet.

Jul 18, 2023 / OppArt / Adam Zyglis

Margot Robbie gives an interview as she attends the European premiere of 'Barbie' at the Cineworld Leicester Square in London, United Kingdom on July 12, 2023.

Barbie Is on the Picket Line Barbie Is on the Picket Line

Don’t be surprised that Margot Robbie backs the SAG-AFTRA strike—she has deep roots in Australia’s labor movement.

Jul 18, 2023 / John Nichols

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