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He Had a Hammer: Henry Aaron Presente

He Had a Hammer: Henry Aaron Presente He Had a Hammer: Henry Aaron Presente

As an icon passes away at 86, let’s remember him for more than home runs. Let’s remember the fact that he wore his scars borne of racism with defiance and pride.

Jan 23, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Back When

Back When Back When

Feels like a million years ago.

Jan 23, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden

What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden

Expect the new president to eschew starting new wars while avoiding to end existing ones.

Jan 23, 2021 / Danny Sjursen

Capitol Offenses

Capitol Offenses Capitol Offenses

Fired works. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of  January 18.

Jan 22, 2021 / Steve Brodner

‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell

‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell ‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell

And what a relief to see Joe Biden already beginning to erase the grifter in chief’s toxic legacy.

Jan 22, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Twitter and Facebook Just Proved That Deplatforming Works

Twitter and Facebook Just Proved That Deplatforming Works Twitter and Facebook Just Proved That Deplatforming Works

The peaceful protests on Inauguration Day show what happens when social media companies refuse to let white supremacists use them to organize and incite violence.

Jan 22, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Poison Soup

Poison Soup Poison Soup

America is left with a taste of fascism.

Jan 22, 2021 / OppArt / J.T. Williamson

Amanda Gorman’s Poem Rhymes With Biden’s Climate Agenda

Amanda Gorman’s Poem Rhymes With Biden’s Climate Agenda Amanda Gorman’s Poem Rhymes With Biden’s Climate Agenda

“The Hill We Climb” offers both inspiration and warning in the face of the climate emergency.

Jan 22, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

Biden Must Reverse Pompeo’s ‘Terrorist’ Move Against Cuba

Biden Must Reverse Pompeo’s ‘Terrorist’ Move Against Cuba Biden Must Reverse Pompeo’s ‘Terrorist’ Move Against Cuba

Far from being a “state sponsor of terrorism,” as the Trump administration claimed, Cuba has been an ally in fighting it.

Jan 22, 2021 / Peter Kornbluh

Madison Cawthorn

The Ignominious Deceits of Congressman Cawthorn The Ignominious Deceits of Congressman Cawthorn

Representative Madison Cawthorn has misled the public about training for the Paralympics, just as he misrepresented his education and business history.

Jan 22, 2021 / Sara Luterman

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