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“Frostlands” — Our Climate Future Foretold
In this excerpt of “Frostlands,” the main character of the novel grapples with the climate debate in 2051.
Cohen Hearing Exposed Republicans’ Weakened Status
Republicans are not taking their new congressional minority status with good cheer.
To Disempower Lobbyists, Give Congressional Staff a Raise
Overworked and underpaid staff often rely on corporate “experts” and their free labor in crafting policy.
Torture Fans and War Criminals Determine US Foreign Policy
Crisis of confidence? Nah. I’m just terrified.
The Fed’s “Emergency Measures” Are Becoming the New Normal
The central bank needs to become a public servant.
Charter Schools Exploit Lucrative Loophole That Would Be Easy to Close
Right now, the charter industry can spend public money almost any way it sees fit.
WATCH LIVE: Michael Cohen Testifies Trump Is a “Racist Conman”
Cohen is expected to make his most public and wide-ranging statements detailing his inside knowledge of the president.
Flat Broke, Black Voters Want More Than Just Another Black President
Black voters increasingly view Black political leadership as complicit in covering up Wall Street crimes.
The Constitution Will Not Save Us From Trump’s “Emergency”
The Constitution is notoriously vague and open to interpretation from courts already stacked in the GOP's favor.
Racist Anti-LGBTQ Violence Is Real. Smollett Doesn’t Change That.
Too much focus on Jussie Smollett distracts from the fact that violence against LGBTQ people of color is rising.