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To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

I understand and share the anger of those who say “defund the police,” but our job in the political arena is to make a better world for everyone—even those we disagree with.

Nov 3, 2020 / Walter Mosley

Why You Should Be Watching the Film ‘Z’ Right Now

Why You Should Be Watching the Film ‘Z’ Right Now Why You Should Be Watching the Film ‘Z’ Right Now

Costa Gavras’s classic antifascist thriller reminds us that the moment of reckoning constitutes not the end of the story, but the beginning.

Nov 3, 2020 / Margaret Spillane

John Cornyn in front of a small microphone.

What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn? What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn?

With record voter turnout in early voting, Texas is a presidential toss-up. John Cornyn is getting worried.

Nov 3, 2020 / Justin Miller and The Texas Observer

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Letters From the November 16/23, 2020, Issue Letters From the November 16/23, 2020, Issue

L'union fait la force… A familiar playbook… The fine print… Please don’t go!

Nov 3, 2020 / Our Readers

We’ve Been on Trump’s Road for a Long Time

We’ve Been on Trump’s Road for a Long Time We’ve Been on Trump’s Road for a Long Time

Trump is only a symptom of what’s been ailing America since the 1970s. Even if he loses the election, we’ll still be living in his country.

Nov 2, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

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The Time Is Now: Dump Trump! The Time Is Now: Dump Trump!

Herewith a short—very short—list of his most egregious crimes. And why there’s no room for anything but a thumping, indisputable Biden victory.

Nov 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

How 3 Democratic Women in Swing States Aim to Win This Week

How 3 Democratic Women in Swing States Aim to Win This Week How 3 Democratic Women in Swing States Aim to Win This Week

Second-time progressive legislative candidates in North Carolina, Texas, and Florida are tied with their opponents, against all odds.

Nov 2, 2020 / Joan Walsh

The Next Battle Is to Stop Trump From Sabotaging the Count

The Next Battle Is to Stop Trump From Sabotaging the Count The Next Battle Is to Stop Trump From Sabotaging the Count

The White House election endgame is declaring victory before the votes are counted to prevent a full tally. Progressives need a strategy to stop this.

Nov 2, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Honoring Day of the Dead

Honoring Day of the Dead Honoring Day of the Dead

Vote like your life depends on it. Trump’s mishandling the pandemic resulted in 225k deaths to date.

Nov 2, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat

The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat

The Rev. Raphael Warnock is at the threshold of a win. But fellow Democrat Matt Lieberman is drawing away votes that are needed to pull it off.

Nov 2, 2020 / John Nichols

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