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Arrival of the Olympic flame in Barcelona, Spain on June 13, 1992.

We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever

The 1992 Barcelona Olympics changed a city that in the 1930s wanted to change the course of world history. 

Nov 18, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Helsinki, Finland

Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink Finnish Democracy Is on the Brink

Finland is vulnerable to the same threats that confront democracies across the EU—the popular appeal of nativist parties, polarized political discourse, and cyber-bullying of minor...

Nov 18, 2021 / David Kirp

The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents

The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents

No wonder conservative lawmakers who idealize a “traditional” nuclear family are trying to discredit the potential investment in child care.

Nov 17, 2021 / Julie Kohler

COP26 Global Day for Climate Justice march, London

You Can’t Beat Climate Change Without Tackling Disinformation You Can’t Beat Climate Change Without Tackling Disinformation

Over more than a century, PR firms built and fine-tuned a machine to deceive the public.

Nov 17, 2021 / Amy Westervelt

Cop Shooting Pistol

A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs A Cop Is Finally in Trouble for Using Excessive Force—Against Dogs

Why can’t we expect at least this much from the courts when it comes to Black people?

Nov 17, 2021 / Column / Elie Mystal

Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse Rittenhouse

A grand day out.

Nov 17, 2021 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz

Em Rata

Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism” Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism”

A conversation with the essayist and model about her debut collection My Body, critiquing capitalism, the commodification of one’s image, and much more.

Nov 17, 2021 / Q&A / Larissa Pham

Flint Water Pipeline

It’s No Surprise Our Water Infrastructure Is So Bad It’s No Surprise Our Water Infrastructure Is So Bad

You’d think the wealthiest country in the world could supply its own population with drinkable water. But you’d be wrong.

Nov 17, 2021 / Rajan Menon

There’s Still More to Learn From Virginia

There’s Still More to Learn From Virginia There’s Still More to Learn From Virginia

Much of the commentary since this month’s off-year elections in Virginia missed these key mistakes that Democrats made leading to losses up and down the ticket.

Nov 17, 2021 / Atima Omara

Charles Koch

If You Care About the Climate, Pay Attention to Koch Cash If You Care About the Climate, Pay Attention to Koch Cash

The Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University receives millions in Koch and ExxonMobil funding, using academic credibility to undermine environmental protections.

Nov 17, 2021 / StudentNation / Jake Lowe

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