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GOP Convention: George Wallace Meets ‘Duck Dynasty’ GOP Convention: George Wallace Meets ‘Duck Dynasty’

Having failed as president, Trump is doing everything in his power to stir chaos and racial hatred before November 3.

Aug 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Torrid Zones

Torrid Zones Torrid Zones

Too hot to handle. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of August 24.

Aug 28, 2020 / Steve Brodner

Immigrant Children in the US Are Still In Cages

Immigrant Children in the US Are Still In Cages Immigrant Children in the US Are Still In Cages

Not in the headlines, but this travesty continues.

Aug 28, 2020 / OppArt / Tom Arie Donch

We Need to Talk About the GOP’s ‘Black Friends’

We Need to Talk About the GOP’s ‘Black Friends’ We Need to Talk About the GOP’s ‘Black Friends’

The Republican National Convention has been all about using Black people to convince white people it’s OK to vote for a bigot.

Aug 27, 2020 / Elie Mystal

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The Gunslingers.

Aug 27, 2020 / Feature / Chris Piascik

Republicans Have Organized a Backlash Convention, and It’s Tearing This Country Apart

Republicans Have Organized a Backlash Convention, and It’s Tearing This Country Apart Republicans Have Organized a Backlash Convention, and It’s Tearing This Country Apart

The shooting of two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wis., again draws attention to Trump’s apocalyptic rhetoric.

Aug 27, 2020 / John Nichols

The RNC’s Pitch to Black America Is Not Just Ridiculous—It’s Sick

The RNC’s Pitch to Black America Is Not Just Ridiculous—It’s Sick The RNC’s Pitch to Black America Is Not Just Ridiculous—It’s Sick

The GOP tries to peel off voters of color while Tucker Carlson calls for a race war.

Aug 26, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice

The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice

The decision by the Bucks and Brewers to sit out their games is unprecedented. 

Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Why I Can’t Watch the RNC

Why I Can’t Watch the RNC Why I Can’t Watch the RNC

The level of Trump toxicity in my system makes it impossible for me to consume the RNC’s festival of fear and cynicism.

Aug 26, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law

Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law

Wresting justice from the police requires resources far beyond those of an ordinary citizen. And that’s the problem.

Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin

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