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Presidents Putin and Jinping

Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last

At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.

Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy

Putin at desk

The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, social media has been restricted or banned in Russia—but a few outlets continue their coverage.

Mar 11, 2022 / Finley Muratova

Kent Macdougall

A Socialist in the Newsroom: Kent MacDougall, 1931–2021 A Socialist in the Newsroom: Kent MacDougall, 1931–2021

The once-controversial reporter and teacher dies without notice.

Mar 11, 2022 / Tom Goldstein

Baseball Is Back

Baseball Is Back Baseball Is Back

The lockout may be over, but MLB’s billionaire bosses are taking a hatchet to the sport.

Mar 11, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Atrocities

Atrocities Atrocities

Fifth columns.

Mar 11, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Price-Gouging Oil Companies Need to Pay a Windfall Tax

Price-Gouging Oil Companies Need to Pay a Windfall Tax Price-Gouging Oil Companies Need to Pay a Windfall Tax

Prices at the pump are shooting up as oil companies turn massive profits. A windfall-profits tax could go a long way toward providing relief for working families.

Mar 11, 2022 / John Nichols

Anti-Abortion Politicians Are Now Taking Inspiration From the Fugitive Slave Act

Anti-Abortion Politicians Are Now Taking Inspiration From the Fugitive Slave Act Anti-Abortion Politicians Are Now Taking Inspiration From the Fugitive Slave Act

In a nod to the bad old days, an amendment to a Missouri anti-abortion bill would make it a crime to help a pregnant Missourian get an abortion outside the state.

Mar 11, 2022 / Elie Mystal

The Richest…

The Richest… The Richest…

Getting relief.

Mar 11, 2022 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

At the Przemyśl Station

At the Przemyśl Station At the Przemyśl Station

This station on the Polish border with Ukraine has become ground zero for the refugee crisis.

Mar 11, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos and Nikolai von Bismarck

Biden bans Russian oil imports

The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency

Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.

Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner

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