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Those of Us in Our 70s Have a Unique Perspective on Humanity’s Decline
Beyond the decline of U.S. imperial power, we're seeing life fall around us. How can we make sense of it?
If Kansas Is a Bellwether, Abortion Rights Could Reshape Electoral Map
Fifty-five percent of voters say that abortion is a very important issue when deciding how to vote in the midterms.
Don’t Ignore the Threat of Right-Wing Violence in Wake of Mar-a-Lago Search
This remains a moment for peak vigilance. Far right groups -- encouraged by Trump -- are still alive and kicking.
There Are Good Reasons to Defund the FBI. They Have Nothing to Do With Trump.
The FBI was created to prop up a system of rule based on white supremacy, inequality, injustice and state violence.
Are the Bells Tolling for Donald Trump, at Long Last?
As we watch the walls close in on Trump, let's not forget that the potential for right-wing violence is all too real.
The Best Parts of the Inflation Reduction Act Came Out of Progressive Advocacy
The IRA is a step, but it's insufficient -- so let's push to ensure it's only the beginning.
Biden’s Assassination of al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri Was Illegal
Before he was assassinated, Zawahiri did not pose an imminent threat.
A “Stop the Steal” Trumper Steps Closer to Controlling Arizona’s Elections
Conspiracy theorist Mark Finchem’s bid for Arizona secretary of state puts U.S. election integrity at risk.
The Secret Service Text Cover-Up Keeps Getting Bigger
The “missing” texts scandal may be the biggest cover-up in U.S. history. How will the country respond?
Pacific Islanders’ Food-Sharing Customs Ensure Resiliency in Face of Disaster
Strong social networks and systems of bartering have made Pacific Island communities resilient to food system shocks.