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Mikhail Gorbachev

Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev

His radical stances on security are needed as much now as when he was in power.

Feb 23, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Merrick Garland

It Was Garland’s Hearing—but Women of Color Were on Trial It Was Garland’s Hearing—but Women of Color Were on Trial

Merrick Garland finally got his confirmation hearing, but the GOP spent most of the time attacking the women of color nominated to join him at the Justice Department.

Feb 23, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Jeff Bezos

As Pandemic Profits Put Bezos on Track for Trillionaire Status, Tish James Asks: At What Cost? As Pandemic Profits Put Bezos on Track for Trillionaire Status, Tish James Asks: At What Cost?

“Since the pandemic began,” says New York’s attorney general, “it is clear that Amazon has valued profit over people.”

Feb 23, 2021 / John Nichols

Texas Deep Freeze

Texas Deep Freeze Texas Deep Freeze

Frozen and cooked.

Feb 23, 2021 / OppArt / Rob Rogers

Neera Tanden

A Defense of Neera Tanden’s Tweets (but Not of Neera Tanden) A Defense of Neera Tanden’s Tweets (but Not of Neera Tanden)

The one thing that the Senate cannot stomach is telling the truth about the Republican Party.

Feb 23, 2021 / David Klion

A young man holds up a sign at a recent rally against the repeal of the ACA

We Can’t Miss the Next Chance to Force the Vote on Medicare for All We Can’t Miss the Next Chance to Force the Vote on Medicare for All

The tactic helps pinpoint which Democrats value donors over working people.

Feb 23, 2021 / The Debate / Chase Iron Eyes

As the Pandemic Raged, Abortion Access Nearly Flickered Out

As the Pandemic Raged, Abortion Access Nearly Flickered Out As the Pandemic Raged, Abortion Access Nearly Flickered Out

Countless quiet acts of heroism were required for those who needed abortions to get them. And still, not everyone did.

Feb 23, 2021 / Feature / Amy Littlefield

Medicare for All rally

Before Forcing the Vote on Medicare for All, We Must Build Power Before Forcing the Vote on Medicare for All, We Must Build Power

Overcoming the ruthless opposition of the health care industry will take a mass movement.

Feb 23, 2021 / The Debate / Natalie Shure

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Letters From the March 8/15, 2021, Issue Letters From the March 8/15, 2021, Issue

The meaning of masks… Post officers?… Rightward tilt… The days ahead… Voters strike back…

Feb 23, 2021 / Our Readers

Justice Will Be Served

Justice Will Be Served Justice Will Be Served

Trump was acquitted at the Impeachment Trial, but he continues to face multiple criminal and civil charges.

Feb 22, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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