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An American Soldier’s Dissent An American Soldier’s Dissent

A veteran criticizes the US Army for racism, sexual violence, and a toxic culture that places “duty’” above ethics.

Apr 1, 2019 / Danny Sjursen

As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political

As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political

To care for, protect, and prepare our children for adulthood, black moms cannot merely accept the world as it is.

Mar 27, 2019 / Feature / Dani McClain

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Conservatives Call for Civility, Claim Democrats Want to Murder Babies Conservatives Call for Civility, Claim Democrats Want to Murder Babies

None of the people decrying the lack of manners in American politics has batted an eye over the truly outrageous charges of “infanticide.”

Mar 27, 2019 / Joshua Holland

Women protest global gag rule

Trump’s Global Gag Rule Is Making It Harder to Fight the AIDS Crisis Trump’s Global Gag Rule Is Making It Harder to Fight the AIDS Crisis

The Trump administration says it is leading the global fight against HIV and AIDS—and then shoots itself in the foot.

Mar 25, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Should I Out This Rapist?

Should I Out This Rapist? Should I Out This Rapist?

Another reader asks if wearing a sparkly ring makes her look “tone deaf” in a world where people are struggling.

Mar 22, 2019 / Liza Featherstone

College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood

College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood College Admissions Scams, From Jared Kushner to Hollywood

Amy Wilentz on bribery and cheating, Rebecca Grant on abortion in Mississippi, and Bryce Covert on Medicaid in Arkansas.

Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Meet Mississippi’s Fiercest Advocate for Reproductive Justice

Meet Mississippi’s Fiercest Advocate for Reproductive Justice Meet Mississippi’s Fiercest Advocate for Reproductive Justice

Laurie Bertram Roberts set out to help women get abortions in the country’s most restrictive state. So why is her house filled with diapers? 

Mar 20, 2019 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

Spring Into (Feminist) Action

Spring Into (Feminist) Action Spring Into (Feminist) Action

Every month is women’s month.

Mar 20, 2019 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Transgender Protest

The Attack on Trans Athletes The Attack on Trans Athletes

Katie Barnes join the show about the current campaign against trans athletes and recent comments by tennis legend Martina Navratilova.

Mar 19, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

AOC Comics!

AOC Comics! AOC Comics!

The Boys’ Club, expanded.

Mar 18, 2019 / OppArt / R. Sikoryak

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