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Media, Take Note: The GOP Is Now Openly Aligned Against Democracy
The media has a responsibility to tell Americans that a major party now openly endorses using violence to overturn elections.
We Shouldn’t Have to Rely on the National Guard for Basic Services
Guard members have stepped up heroically during the pandemic. If we invested in more than just the military, maybe they wouldn’t have to.
Three Hopeful Stories of Environmental Activism
It’s people vs. fossil fuels, and the people are chalking up some impressive wins.
Human Rights Groups Agree: Israel Is Practicing Apartheid
The U.S. gives Israel’s military $3.8 billion a year. According to a new Amnesty report, that money funds apartheid.
Maus, Enemy of the People?
The unbearable tone-deafness of book banning.
Banned Books Should Be Required Reading
The people who want to ban Maus or The 1619 Project are the ones who need to read them.
In OtherWords: February 2, 2022
We need to reckon with our country’s history honestly, she argues, so we can make it work better for all us.
This Pandemic Showed the Benefits of Universal Health Care
The government saved lives by covering COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatment. What if it treated other diseases this way?
Presidential Debates May Be a Thing of the Past
But with much of the GOP embracing lies and authoritarianism, that might be a good thing.
This Black History Month, Don’t Ban Our History — Teach It
As politicians ban books and courses, this Black History Month seems especially significant.
