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Op-Ed
The Iowa Caucus Has Choked Itself to Death at Last
Thanks for nothing, Iowa.
Here’s What Trump Won’t Talk About in the SOTU (Hint: It’s Everything Important)
As we approach the 2020 election, it’s time to give an honest accounting of Donald J. Trump’s time in office.
Echoes of Occupy Wall Street Are Reverberating Through the Iowa Caucus
Nearly a decade after Occupy Wall Street, more people than ever are naming capitalism as the enemy.
Financial Transactions Taxes Are No Longer a “Fringe” Idea
Financial transactions taxes are gaining traction among centrists, including Wall Street types.
The Green New Deal Could Revolutionize Theater
A New Green Federal Theater would herald an expansive, eco-centered consciousness in art and culture.
Voting Trump Out Isn’t Enough — We Must Organize to Build a Better Future
We need strong social movements based in an understanding of race, the South, and the power of collective action.
Forget Impeachment — All Politicians Should Be Revocable
We should be able to hold a referendum on any elected official at any time we want. That's real democracy.
Election Theft Is a 120-Year Tradition. Let’s End It This Year.
We can't depend on the Democratic Party to fight back. We need a grassroots movement to protect the voter rolls.
Faced With Climate Disaster, Australian Prime Minister Plans to Open Coal Mine
Coal from the project could generate nearly 5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, a report warns.
NYPD Engaged in Coverup to Hide Its Ties to a Facial Recognition Firm
The scandal signals the failure of localities to provide oversight on how their police departments monitor the public.