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In OtherWords: June 17, 2020
This week, a surprise Supreme Court ruling marked a stunning victory for LGBTQ activists.
Protesting for Black Lives in Trump Country
Even here, people are organizing demonstrations to protest racism and police violence.
Unmasking the Mask Profiteers
A former Trump staffer with no experience landed a $3 million federal contract for medical masks he couldn’t deliver.
A Ridiculous Debate, But a Welcome Ruling
Thanks to the Supreme Court, now I have rights that I should have had anyway. Others deserve the same.
Child Care in the Time of Corona
Congress is spending trillions to keep businesses afloat. Are families less important?
The Fight for Equality Just Won a Huge Victory
There’s a lot of bad news out there, but I hope we’ll celebrate amid the pain.
Monuments to Hate
The people pulling down statues may know their history better than those who defend them.
Military Leaders: Don’t Enable Trump’s Dangerous Stunts
Almost as bad as Trump’s Bible photo-op was the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff joining him in combat fatigues.
Dear J.K. Rowling, I love Harry Potter. Please stop talking.
In your books, you were so concerned about the rights of house elves. This is about humans, so stick with me.
A Matter of Life and Breath
Firing tear gas at nonviolent demonstrators is unconscionable — especially in a respiratory pandemic.