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Op-Ed
On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
Miami Police Have Become a Show-Me-Your-Papers Patrol Despite Public Opposition
Police-ICE collaboration agreements are deeply unpopular in Miami. So why aren’t elected Democrats fighting them?
CA’s Flawed Primary System Could Result in Deep-Blue State Electing GOP Governor
The state’s messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California -- and beyond.
500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as US Turns 250
Before 1776 or 1619, enslaved Africans seized freedom in 1526 on land that would become the United States.
I’m a Survivor Imprisoned in Texas. I’m Only Allowed to Watch Fox News.
We are force-fed “news” made by a network that uplifts white Christian nationalism and shields the predator-in-chief.
For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence
Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know.
I Will Choose Death Over Treatment Unless NY Changes Its Parole Laws
The disease that now threatens my existence may be the only thing that can set me free.
Despite Ongoing Attacks, Here Are Some Key Wins for the Abortion Rights Movement
The wins show that it’s possible to take back the narrative and ensure access to those who’ve been denied for too long.
The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too
The Pentagon is the world’s largest fossil fuels consumer, with a larger carbon footprint than most countries.
Trump’s War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz
In recent months, Stephen Miller has been deploying bureaucratic weapons to make life more difficult for immigrants.