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How Do We Teach 9/11 to Those Who Don’t Remember It?
The logic of “never forget” demands we overlook what followed 9/11: Islamophobia and expanded executive authority.
Rebranding Corruption Benefits Shady Politicians on Both Sides of the Aisle
No one is happier about the Supreme Court’s rebranding of corruption than sketchy politicians.
Springtime in the New Normal of Climate Disruption
Be fully present in nature right here and now, because climate disruption is here.
For Black Americans, “Jury of Your Peers” Is a Hollow Phrase
Systemic racism creates a chain reaction that impacts virtually every area of life for Black Americans.
As Abortion Restrictions Sweep the South, Look to Southerners to Lead
Southerners have a long history of fighting injustice on all fronts, under extreme and violent conditions.
At White House Iftar, Trump Continues Whitewashing State Violence
Breaking the fast with war criminals won't bring U.S. Muslims any closer to obtaining justice.
Don’t Give John Bolton His War With Iran
Once again, the United States is lunging toward war in the Middle East.
Even GOP Voters Are Applauding AOC and Sanders for Taking on Lenders
A new politics is taking shape around consumer rights that transcends party lines.
Why Is Everyone Running for President? It’s a Billion-Dollar Industry.
Winning isn’t the point. A whole bunch of these candidates are looking for a piece of the action.
Daenerys Targaryen Was Never a Liberator
“Game of Thrones” failed its fans, but Dany was never a hero.