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The City Wears a Coat to Bed The City Wears a Coat to Bed

The white army of winter spreads across the city. Boilers and radiators die in their sleep, their skin cold to the touch in the morning. The city wears a coat to bed. The city watc…

Apr 1, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Martín Espada

Garbage cans in the sixth arrondissement of Paris overflowing

Paris Is Overflowing With Trash—and With Rage at Macron Paris Is Overflowing With Trash—and With Rage at Macron

The massive accumulation of trash in France’s capital is one of the most visible—and smelly—signs of the opposition to Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform.

Apr 1, 2023 / Cécile Alduy

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson’s Sin: Not Playing Their Game Lamar Jackson’s Sin: Not Playing Their Game

The incredibly talented quarterback can’t find a new team. It reveals the ugly way NFL owners do business.

Mar 31, 2023 / Dave Zirin

City on Fire

City on Fire City on Fire

Hanging together.

Mar 31, 2023 / Steve Brodner

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Republican-backed Dan Kelly and Democratic-supported Janet Protasiewicz

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Restore Democracy in America’s Most Gerrymandered State Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Restore Democracy in America’s Most Gerrymandered State

If a liberal flips a conservative seat on Tuesday, a new majority would have the power to draw fair maps and renew Democrat prospects in a key battleground state.

Mar 31, 2023 / John Nichols

Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at the White House

Manhattan Court Pursues Florida Man for White-Collar Crime Manhattan Court Pursues Florida Man for White-Collar Crime

Donald Trump's indictment is less a matter of politics than of ruling-class impunity. But his worst crimes won't be prosecuted in court.

Mar 31, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

woman holds anti-Trump sign

Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election

The GOP’s defense of the former president means the election will be a referendum on the rule of law.

Mar 31, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Tsunami Arrives

Tsunami Arrives Tsunami Arrives

Trump indictment crashes down.

Mar 31, 2023 / OppArt / Robert Hunt

Objectivity for What?

Objectivity for What? Objectivity for What?

Famed editor Marty Baron’s recent defense of the canons of journalistic impartiality overlooks a damning historical track record.

Mar 31, 2023 / Christoph Mergerson

One of America’s Worst Judges Just Gutted a Key Part of Obamacare

One of America’s Worst Judges Just Gutted a Key Part of Obamacare One of America’s Worst Judges Just Gutted a Key Part of Obamacare

Reed O'Connor—a judge even the Supreme Court usually thinks is nuts—tossed out one of the most vital parts of the Affordable Care Act on Thursday.

Mar 31, 2023 / Elie Mystal

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