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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

Fadi Deeb near his house in Gaza City, on April 6, 2016.

Meet Fadi Deeb: Gaza’s Paralympian Is Showing the World That Palestine Still Lives Meet Fadi Deeb: Gaza’s Paralympian Is Showing the World That Palestine Still Lives

The shot-putter is the only competitor in the Palestinian Olympic delegation from Gaza.

Aug 2, 2024 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Donald Trump sitting on stage at a panel in front of American flag

Donald Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Scheme for Black America Donald Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Scheme for Black America

The twisted political agenda behind smearing Kamala Harris as a political and racial chameleon.

Aug 2, 2024 / Jeet Heer

We Want Us Alive and Free

We Want Us Alive and Free We Want Us Alive and Free

Say their names. Homage to Femicide Victims, Barcelona street Art, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Courting Disaster

Courting Disaster Courting Disaster

SCOTUS rightwing power grab.

Aug 1, 2024 / OppArt / R. Sikoryak

Governor Newsom visits a homeless encampment on 19th Street in 2021.

Gavin Newsom Is Creating a Disaster for Unhoused People Gavin Newsom Is Creating a Disaster for Unhoused People

The governor’s order to sweep California’s encampments will please his constituents—and perpetuate the homelessness crisis.

Aug 1, 2024 / Piper French

Donald Trump speaks with Rachel Scott, senior congressional correspondent for ABC News, during a question-and-answer session at the National Association of Black Journalists convention on July 31, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.

The National Association of Black Journalists Made the Whitest Decision Possible The National Association of Black Journalists Made the Whitest Decision Possible

In providing a platform to Donald Trump, the NABJ opted for a totally predictable outcome—35 minutes of insults and racism.

Aug 1, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Supporters of Donald Trump gather outside of the Stonewall Inn as President Joe Biden’s motorcade passes by in New York City.

Why the GOP Removed Anti-Gay Language From Its Platform Why the GOP Removed Anti-Gay Language From Its Platform

Amid many Republicans’ continued hostility to LGBTQ rights in state legislatures, Democrats call the RNC’s removal of opposition to same-sex marriage “political theater.”

Aug 1, 2024 / StudentNation / Liam Beran

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