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The New Law to Protect Pregnant Workers Is Already Changing Lives The New Law to Protect Pregnant Workers Is Already Changing Lives

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act “flips the script” on employers and obligates them to accommodate their pregnant employees.

Aug 14, 2023 / Bryce Covert

Affirmative Action SCOTUS Protest

It’s Time to Abolish Legacy Admissions It’s Time to Abolish Legacy Admissions

In our current system, children of college graduates already have a sizable advantage. But removing legacy and donor preferences is only the first step.

Aug 14, 2023 / StudentNation / Harold Klapper

Voyage of the Damned

Voyage of the Damned Voyage of the Damned

Norman rockwell.

Aug 11, 2023 / Steve Brodner

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Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism

He’ll attack the prosecutors and judges bringing him to justice for “criminalizing” politics no matter what Democrats say.

Aug 11, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Screenshot of Richard Hanania talking to Bryan Caplan

Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money? Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money?

The charmed life of Richard Hanania.

Aug 11, 2023 / Jeet Heer

US Soldiers Afghanistan

The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money

Americans can certainly brag about one thing this country has beyond compare: the most expensive military around.

Aug 11, 2023 / William Astore

Kentucky SB150

Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids

SB 150 recommends that schools use incorrect pronouns and limit sex education, while banning gender-affirming care for trans minors. “They’re actively targeting us.”

Aug 11, 2023 / StudentNation / Nadia Scharf

Donald Trump at a rally in Windham, New Hampshire, on August 8, 2023.

A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness

If the former president doesn’t show up to the upcoming first debate, it will only make his “rivals” look more pathetic.

Aug 11, 2023 / John Nichols

Hundreds of migrants are seen outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday, August 2, 2023

“We Have to Wait. There’s Nothing Else We Can Do.” “We Have to Wait. There’s Nothing Else We Can Do.”

What it was like for the migrants forced to sleep on the street in New York City.

Aug 9, 2023 / Mara Marques Cavallaro

Ron DeSantis in front of a large American flag and a sign reading “Iowa Picks Presidents.”

The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain

After firing almost half his staff, DeSantis just replaced his campaign manager. But who’s got authority to handle the real problem: the candidate?

Aug 9, 2023 / Joan Walsh

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