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Official portrait of Nina Jankowicz as executive director of the Disinformation Governance Board

Meet the Head of Biden’s New “Disinformation Governing Board” Meet the Head of Biden’s New “Disinformation Governing Board”

Nina Jankowicz is a veteran information warrior. But her “experience” working with StopFake should have set off alarm bells.

May 12, 2022 / Lev Golinkin

Ohio Voting Midterm Primary

At the Ballot Box and Beyond in Cincinnati At the Ballot Box and Beyond in Cincinnati

While interest in electoral politics may be low among young people, many on the left are still fighting for change through other means.

May 12, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

The GOP’s Pedophilia Smears Are An Incitement to Violence

The GOP’s Pedophilia Smears Are An Incitement to Violence The GOP’s Pedophilia Smears Are An Incitement to Violence

The fusion of QAnon and Pizzagate conspiracy theories with a homophobic moral panic makes the current Republican grooming smears a threat to the physical safety of LGBTQ people.

May 12, 2022 / Column / Jeet Heer

A pair of hands holding a stack of bills.

The Blind Spot in Medicare for All The Blind Spot in Medicare for All

If we adopt a single-payer structure without remaking the bureaucracy, we will perpetuate the perversity at the core of our medical system.

May 12, 2022 / Eric Reinhart

On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us

On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us

Athletes can amplify struggle, but we are going to need to lead ourselves. 

May 11, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Freedom of Choice

Freedom of Choice Freedom of Choice

Our bodies our choice.

May 11, 2022 / OppArt / Honey Goudard

Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch

Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch

The pandemic’s profoundly unequal toll has been made much worse by congressional inaction.

May 11, 2022 / Benjy Renton, Oni Blackstock, and Julia Raifman

Despite Texas State Efforts, Migrant Crossings At Border Continue To Rise

Biden Must End Racist, Detention-First Immigration Policies Biden Must End Racist, Detention-First Immigration Policies

If the president is serious about saving the soul of the nation, he must change this detention-first approach to migration that devalues human life.

May 11, 2022 / Analilia Mejia

Under Biden, the Border Wall Is More Powerful Than Ever

Under Biden, the Border Wall Is More Powerful Than Ever Under Biden, the Border Wall Is More Powerful Than Ever

Officials continue to promote a border-wall system that’s increasingly profitable—and more than ever like something out of a science-fiction movie.

May 11, 2022 / Todd Miller

Protest outside Justice Kavanaugh's home

F*&k Civility! F*&k Civility!

Democrats better get more comfortable with peaceful protest—even at justices’ homes—if we want to get our rights back from a dangerous minority.

May 10, 2022 / Joan Walsh

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