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Politics & Elections
Gunning Down the Easter Bunny: The Weaponization of Everyday Life
This country is a cornucopia of guns.
The Real Threat to Trump’s Presidency Will Unfold in a Courtroom
Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels and the collapse of Donald Trump's long con.
List-Making as Resistance: Chronicling a Year of Damage Under Trump
A catalog of the real damage done behind the tweets.
Trump’s Company Is Suing Towns Across the Country to Get Breaks on Taxes
At stake is millions of dollars that communities use to fund roads, schools and police departments.
Will Christian Nationalism Drive Trump’s Base to the Polls in November?
Christian nationalist ideology was a key factor bringing Trump to office.
As the Republican Roof Caves In, Paul Ryan Hits the Road
Ryan's departure marks the end of a grim chapter in US politics.
Zapatista Women Inspire the Fight Against Patriarchy
Women's participation within the EZLN has played a key role in their success and ideology.
Draining the Swamp
New sanctions put the squeeze on oligarchs in Russia. But what about our own fat cats?
“Confusing” Messages
Yes, We Are Like Frogs in Boiling Water With Trump as President
As we feel battered by the media covering every vile Trump tweet storm, Amy Siskind's The List offers the chance to review the details of his destructive trail.