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American History Is Getting Whitewashed, Again

American History Is Getting Whitewashed, Again American History Is Getting Whitewashed, Again

As demands for racial justice grow, Trump is pushing historical mythmaking into high gear.

Oct 2, 2020 / Column / Kali Holloway

Fire Donald Trump

Fire Donald Trump Fire Donald Trump

We have no illusions about Biden, but we need him to win.

Oct 1, 2020 / The Nation

Covid Threatens to Worsen Disparities in Maternal and Reproductive Care

Covid Threatens to Worsen Disparities in Maternal and Reproductive Care Covid Threatens to Worsen Disparities in Maternal and Reproductive Care

We must address racial inequalities head-on, rather than wishing them away.

Oct 1, 2020 / Edna Bonhomme

Armed gun rights protesters march down Broad Street.

As Trump Equivocates on White Supremacy, the FBI Warns of Right-Wing Terror As Trump Equivocates on White Supremacy, the FBI Warns of Right-Wing Terror

An intelligence report dated the day of the presidential debate predicts a “violent extremist threat” posed by a far-right militia.

Sep 30, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Proud Boys

We Still Aren’t Prepared for the Fact That Trump May Steal the Election We Still Aren’t Prepared for the Fact That Trump May Steal the Election

As the threat grows, the question becomes, what will we do to resist?

Sep 30, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Yes, That Debate Was a Shit Show

Yes, That Debate Was a Shit Show Yes, That Debate Was a Shit Show

If the election goes anything like the first debate, Trump will cheat brazenly—but maybe not get away with it.

Sep 30, 2020 / Joan Walsh

With Help From Chris Wallace, Trump Attacked American Democracy

With Help From Chris Wallace, Trump Attacked American Democracy With Help From Chris Wallace, Trump Attacked American Democracy

Enabled by the weak moderation, the president used the debate to legitimize a hate group and threaten intimidation at the polling station.

Sep 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Will Someone Please Wake Me Up?

Will Someone Please Wake Me Up? Will Someone Please Wake Me Up?

The first presidential debate made unmistakably plain: Voting is just the beginning of this fight. Anyone who tells you otherwise is dreaming.

Sep 30, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

Joe Biden Should Propose a $750 Tax Credit Tonight—Then Drop the Mic

Joe Biden Should Propose a $750 Tax Credit Tonight—Then Drop the Mic Joe Biden Should Propose a $750 Tax Credit Tonight—Then Drop the Mic

Tonight’s debate gives the Democrat a chance to make Trump’s tax avoidance the Republican’s albatross.

Sep 29, 2020 / John Nichols

Should the United States Stay United?

Should the United States Stay United? Should the United States Stay United?

A conversation with Richard Kreitner about rethinking the history and the meaning of secession.

Sep 29, 2020 / Q&A / Jessica Suriano

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