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Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?

Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now? Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?

The best candidate, by far, is Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, the despotic ruler of North Korea.

Dec 8, 2020 / Ariel Dorfman

Indigenous Cultures Take Root in New York

Indigenous Cultures Take Root in New York Indigenous Cultures Take Root in New York

The traditional systems of mutual support that undergird many Indigenous Central and North American cultures have formed a safety net during a very dark time in New York City’s his...

Dec 8, 2020 / Photo Essay / Cinthya Santos Briones and Magnum Foundation

Mitch McConnell’s Ghoulish Plan to Exploit Covid Desperation to Shield Corporate Crime

Mitch McConnell’s Ghoulish Plan to Exploit Covid Desperation to Shield Corporate Crime Mitch McConnell’s Ghoulish Plan to Exploit Covid Desperation to Shield Corporate Crime

Republicans want to protect corporations from Covid-related lawsuits. Senator Bernie Sanders says it’s wrong morally and economically.

Dec 7, 2020 / John Nichols

‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes

‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes ‘Sports Illustrated’ Chose the Wrong Activist Athletes

The real Sportspeople of the Year aren’t merely “activist athletes”; they are those who expanded the very definition of the phrase.

Dec 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Georgia Senate Peach

Georgia Senate Peach Georgia Senate Peach

Fundraising hell-raising.

Dec 7, 2020 / OppArt / Melinda Beck

What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial

What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial

If the UK sends him back to America, nobody should feel safe calling authority to account or scrutinizing those who hide behind the veil of power.

Dec 7, 2020 / Nancy Carolina Graterol

Waiting on the Vaccine

Waiting on the Vaccine Waiting on the Vaccine

As cases rise, urgency grows.

Dec 5, 2020 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Crooked David Perdue Is Afraid to Debate His Record of Self-Dealing

Crooked David Perdue Is Afraid to Debate His Record of Self-Dealing Crooked David Perdue Is Afraid to Debate His Record of Self-Dealing

Amid mounting evidence of sordid financial abuses, the Republican senator from Georgia is skipping a big debate on Sunday with Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff.

Dec 4, 2020 / John Nichols

A worn down marquee reads

Movie Theaters Aren’t Dying—They’re Being Murdered Movie Theaters Aren’t Dying—They’re Being Murdered

The Covid-19 pandemic is providing a perfect cover for media giants bent on replacing theatrical moviegoing with streaming at home.

Dec 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Special Duty

Special Duty Special Duty

Detachment of troops. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of November 30.

Dec 4, 2020 / Steve Brodner

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