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Artists Uplift and Celebrate in Harlem

Artists Uplift and Celebrate in Harlem Artists Uplift and Celebrate in Harlem

The GrandScale Mural Project on 125th Street.

Aug 7, 2024 / OppArt / Evan Bishop

Reproductive justice demonstrators outside the US Supreme Court Building on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

National Abortion Rights Groups Have the Wrong Priorities for Our Movement National Abortion Rights Groups Have the Wrong Priorities for Our Movement

There is an alarming disconnect between the agenda of our most powerful organizations and the real needs of abortion seekers and providers on the ground.

Aug 7, 2024 / Chelsea Williams-Diggs et. al

In 2006, Tim Walz, a former high school teacher, spoke to a Minnesota teachers’ group when campaigning for Congress.

A Former Student Recalls Tim Walz’s Kindness A Former Student Recalls Tim Walz’s Kindness

“I was a C student, better in some classes, worse in others, and he didn’t leave out lesser-performing students.”

Aug 6, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Gender Diversity at the Olympics

Gender Diversity at the Olympics Gender Diversity at the Olympics

There are at least 155 out LGBTQ athletes from 25 countries competing in this year’s Olympic games in Paris.

Aug 6, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court Building on July 1, 2024, the day the court issued its decision in Donald Trump's immunity case.

This Bill Aims to Strip Trump’s Immunity—and the Supreme Court’s Power This Bill Aims to Strip Trump’s Immunity—and the Supreme Court’s Power

In a sign that Democrats are finally getting serious about reining in the Supreme Court, Senator Check Schumer has proposed the No Kings Act.

Aug 6, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Imane Khelif of Algeria celebrates victory against Anna Luca Hamori of Hungary in the Olympic women's quarterfinal 66kg boxing match on August 3, 2024, in Paris.

We Must Defend Imane Khelif We Must Defend Imane Khelif

Transphobia also hurts cisgender women like the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif who don’t conform to a narrow, Eurocentric vision of womanhood.

Aug 5, 2024 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

Kamala Harris looking at Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s Lame-Duck Foreign Policy Is a Threat to Kamala Harris—and the World Joe Biden’s Lame-Duck Foreign Policy Is a Threat to Kamala Harris—and the World

A lame-duck president averse to diplomacy poses grave dangers at home and abroad.

Aug 5, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Divine Intervention

Divine Intervention Divine Intervention

Really?

Aug 5, 2024 / OppArt / Rob Rogers

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Liberal Justice

During her short time on the Supreme Court, Jackson has articulated a skepticism toward judicial power that feels particularly urgent in a post-Roe world.

Aug 5, 2024 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Vice President Kamala Harris smiles at a podium, in front of many people holding signs reading

The Dude Abides—and He Supports Kamala Harris for President The Dude Abides—and He Supports Kamala Harris for President

“White Dudes for Harris” raised $4.5 million for the presumptive Democratic nominee. Why are some people trashing it?

Aug 2, 2024 / Joan Walsh

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