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More Military Influence and Spending Has Not and Will Not Make Us Safer
As the Biden years begin, it’s time to give some serious thought to how to demilitarize our democracy.
Muslims Are Drawing on Tradition to Sow Seeds of Liberation
In these bleak times, Muslims are turning to the traditions within Islam that contribute most to collective liberation.
Biden’s Private Prison Executive Order Doesn’t Undo Mass Incarceration
Biden’s executive order is like moving chairs on the deck of the Titanic -- it doesn’t actually reduce incarceration.
GOP Senators Appear Ready to Let Trump Get Away With Inciting Capitol Attack
Trump incited a mob to try to smash the legislature, but most Republican senators still won’t break from him.
For Peace With North Korea, Biden Must End the US-South Korea Military Exercises
If the U.S. holds joint military exercises with South Korea in March, it could sabotage prospects for diplomacy.
One of the Democrats’ Biggest Hawks Is Now Senate Foreign Relations Chair
Sen. Robert Menendez has opposed the Iran nuclear agreement and attacked Republicans from the right on foreign policy.
Mitch McConnell Is Already Running Circles Around Chuck Schumer in the Senate
Once again, the Democrats find themselves outflanked and tangled in their own wire.
Trump Has Made Threats to Launch a New Political Party — the “Patriot Party”
If Senate Republicans vote to convict Trump, he may try to shatter the GOP by starting a third party.
Let’s Not Lose Ourselves in Euphoria Over Trump’s Exit. Anti-Blackness Persists.
An attack-free inauguration must not wipe our memory of the white supremacy that reared up on January 6 at the Capitol.
Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Just Ended. It Needs to Be Restored.
If we are to conquer COVID-19, companies need to put public health above CEO profits.