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Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

In the Wake of the Trump Shooting, We Need Clarity—and Caution In the Wake of the Trump Shooting, We Need Clarity—and Caution

The best way to fend off conspiracy theories and instability is by emphasizing the need for solid facts.

Jul 13, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Miller Time

Miller Time Miller Time

Get out the volts.

Jul 12, 2024 / Steve Brodner

Joe Biden speaks at an event launching the Ukraine Compact at the 2024 NATO Summit on July 11, 2024, in Washington, DC.

Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime? Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime?

The Democrats have a winning election message—but do they have the right messenger?

Jul 12, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump in 2016

Don’t Believe Trump When He Claims He’s Not Racist Don’t Believe Trump When He Claims He’s Not Racist

Trump does not deserve a single Black or Hispanic vote. Nada. None.

Jul 11, 2024 / Clarence Lusane

Say Their Names: Journalists Killed in Gaza Say Their Names: Journalists Killed in Gaza

Since October 7, 108 media workers have been killed—103 Palestinian, two Israeli, and three Lebanese—and 32 journalists injured.

Jul 11, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás

Assange’s Case Shows Why Reforming the Espionage Act Is Imperative for Press Freedom

Assange’s Case Shows Why Reforming the Espionage Act Is Imperative for Press Freedom Assange’s Case Shows Why Reforming the Espionage Act Is Imperative for Press Freedom

Representative Rashida Tlaib has proposed an amendment to do so.

Jul 11, 2024 / Chip Gibbons

President Joe Biden stumbles while walking on stage

The Democrats Are Slow-Walking Into Fascism The Democrats Are Slow-Walking Into Fascism

Is doubling down on a candidate who is almost certainly going to lose really the best the left can do?

Jul 11, 2024 / Van Gosse

Refugees Welcome

Refugees Welcome Refugees Welcome

For the rights of immigrants and refugees, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.

Jul 10, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Swarthmore Residents Assistants Union

Despite Bargaining Slowdowns, RA Unions Are Still Booming Despite Bargaining Slowdowns, RA Unions Are Still Booming

As college costs continue to increase, undergraduate Residential Assistants are organizing for better pay and working conditions.

Jul 10, 2024 / StudentNation / Lucy Tobier

A protester at Trafalgar Square following the abortion ban in Texas, on October 2, 2021, in London, United Kingdom.

A New Study Confirms That the Texas Abortion Ban “Is Responsible” for a Rise in Infant Deaths A New Study Confirms That the Texas Abortion Ban “Is Responsible” for a Rise in Infant Deaths

Texas leaders promised that the ban, enacted 10 months before Roe was overturned, would “save” newborn lives.

Jul 9, 2024 / Mary Tuma

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