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Elon Musk awarded Kristine Fishell with a $1 million check during the town hall at the Roxain Theater on October 20, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Elon Musk Is Committing a Crime—but It Doesn’t Matter Because He’s Rich Elon Musk Is Committing a Crime—but It Doesn’t Matter Because He’s Rich

Musk and his PAC are effectively paying people in swing states to register to vote, and that is a clear violation of federal law.

Oct 25, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Why We Need Prison Journalism More Than Ever

Why We Need Prison Journalism More Than Ever Why We Need Prison Journalism More Than Ever

If we lose incarcerated journalists, we lose a whole voice from the conversation.

Oct 25, 2024 / Christopher Blackwell and Emily Nonko

Junior Underachievement

Junior Underachievement Junior Underachievement

Big plans.

Oct 24, 2024 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

Fernando Valenzuela, in his old Dodgers jersey, throws the pitch in a baseball field.

Fernando Valenzuela’s Magical Life and Tragic Death Reminds Us That Immigration Is Beautiful Fernando Valenzuela’s Magical Life and Tragic Death Reminds Us That Immigration Is Beautiful

The Dodgers pitcher had a legendary rookie year in 1981 in which he helped defeat the Yankees in the World Series.

Oct 23, 2024 / Obituary / Dave Zirin

Fun-Damental Rights

Fun-Damental Rights Fun-Damental Rights

Women’s rights at risk.

Oct 23, 2024 / OppArt / Judy Polstra

How the Harris Campaign’s Appeal to Black Men Misses the Mark

How the Harris Campaign’s Appeal to Black Men Misses the Mark How the Harris Campaign’s Appeal to Black Men Misses the Mark

In seeking to reverse declining Black men's support for Democrats, party leaders are replicating the measures that have disenchanted them. 

Oct 22, 2024 / Anthony Conwright

Abortion rights demonstrators march during a protest in New York.

New York’s Proposed Equal Rights Amendment Is the Most Inclusive Yet New York’s Proposed Equal Rights Amendment Is the Most Inclusive Yet

Over 20 states already have a version of the ERA, but Prop 1 would also prohibit reproductive discrimination and codify abortion access in the state.

Oct 22, 2024 / StudentNation / Nikole Rajgor

Elon Musk and Donald Trump look at one another.

Elon Musk Gives Democrats a Chance to Run Against Oligarchy Elon Musk Gives Democrats a Chance to Run Against Oligarchy

Donald Trump’s richest supporter has been busy finding new ways to corrupt democracy.

Oct 21, 2024 / Jeet Heer

The Rev. Hyung Jin “Sean” Moon poses for a portrait with his gold AR-15 at Moon’s home in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, on April 26, 2018.

A Christian Gun Cult Holds a Trump Festival A Christian Gun Cult Holds a Trump Festival

The annual Rod of Iron Freedom Festival was as absurd as it was terrifying.

Oct 21, 2024 / Amanda Moore

The Future of Rent Control Is on the Ballot in California

The Future of Rent Control Is on the Ballot in California The Future of Rent Control Is on the Ballot in California

Proposition 33 could overturn the controversial Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which has limited rent control policies in the state for decades.

Oct 21, 2024 / StudentNation / Amber X. Chen and Maggie Grether

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