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It’s Time to Bring the Carbon Barons to Justice—and Take Their Money It’s Time to Bring the Carbon Barons to Justice—and Take Their Money

Climate liability cases are gaining ground just as Big Oil is going broke. Who do you think will be left holding the bag?

Jul 29, 2020 / Jason Mark

America Doesn’t Deserve to Have Baseball Back

America Doesn’t Deserve to Have Baseball Back America Doesn’t Deserve to Have Baseball Back

The season has just begun, but Major League Baseball is already struggling with a large and entirely predictable coronavirus outbreak.

Jul 28, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda

Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda

Unprecedented times might sway his moderate tendencies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Letters From the August 10/17, 2020, Issue Letters From the August 10/17, 2020, Issue

Demilitarize the police… The case for public banks… Wrestlemania… A perverse legacy… Spinning their wheels…

Jul 28, 2020 / Our Readers

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The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business

The administration’s in hot water with corporate America for draconian work visa policies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

McDonald’s Has a Real Sexual Harassment Problem

McDonald’s Has a Real Sexual Harassment Problem McDonald’s Has a Real Sexual Harassment Problem

Since 2015, scores of women have accused the company of fostering a workplace rife with sexual harassment—and of turning its back when they reported mistreatment.

Jul 28, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert

As Americans Fall, Trump Lies On

As Americans Fall, Trump Lies On As Americans Fall, Trump Lies On

Covid is spiking as our leader denies reality.

Jul 27, 2020 / OppArt / Tom Arie Donch

The Pandemic Is Killing Research—So Where Is University Support?

The Pandemic Is Killing Research—So Where Is University Support? The Pandemic Is Killing Research—So Where Is University Support?

“I’m a Covid researcher whose university is abandoning me and my colleagues. And I’m one of the lucky ones.”

Jul 27, 2020 / StudentNation / Ian Schlegel

Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding?

Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding? Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding?

Another reader feels class resentment toward a friend riding out the pandemic at his country home.

Jul 24, 2020 / Liza Featherstone

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Secret police come out.

Jul 24, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

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