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That Colossal Wreck

That Colossal Wreck

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Abby Zimet

Labor Unions Celebrate World Court Ruling Enshrining Right to Strike

Labor Unions Celebrate World Court Ruling Enshrining Right to Strike

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yesterday 1

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Marjorie Cohn

Will Colombia Be the Next Country to Embrace Right-Wing Authoritarianism?

Will Colombia Be the Next Country to Embrace Right-Wing Authoritarianism?

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Seth wulsin

Trump Is Systematically Dismantling the Immigration Court System

Trump Is Systematically Dismantling the Immigration Court System

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yesterday 1

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Jordan Liz, Opinion Contributor

Tariffs Won't Save America’s Farms; Community-Rooted Solar Power Might

Tariffs Won't Save America’s Farms; Community-Rooted Solar Power Might

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Rebekah pierce

Travelling the Winding River of History to the Sea of Justice

Travelling the Winding River of History to the Sea of Justice

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yesterday 1

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Rebecca Gordon

'Scilencing': The Trump Admin Wants to Gag American Scientists When We Need Them Most

'Scilencing': The Trump Admin Wants to Gag American Scientists When We Need Them Most

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yesterday 1

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Bill Mckibben

Trump to Make Nation's 250th Birthday About One Hideous Thing: Himself

Trump to Make Nation's 250th Birthday About One Hideous Thing: Himself

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yesterday 1

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Thom Hartmann

Congress, Act Now to Stop the Israeli-US Military-Industrial Merger in Its Tracks

Congress, Act Now to Stop the Israeli-US Military-Industrial Merger in Its Tracks

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Ben Freeman

Venezuela Under Siege: Defending the Bolivarian Revolution Against US Imperialism

Venezuela Under Siege: Defending the Bolivarian Revolution Against US Imperialism

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Roger D. Harris

There Is No Right Way for the State to Kill People

There Is No Right Way for the State to Kill People

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Furonda brasfield

Bearing Witness in the Age of Generative AI

Bearing Witness in the Age of Generative AI

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Koketso Moeti

We Must Demand Coverage That Doesn't Fan the Flames of War With China

We Must Demand Coverage That Doesn't Fan the Flames of War With China

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Megan Russell

My Application for $30 Million From Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund

My Application for $30 Million From Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund

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saturday 4

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Jesse Hagopian

In Delaware, Corporations Can Now Vote. Are We Insane?

In Delaware, Corporations Can Now Vote. Are We Insane?

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saturday 10

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Thom Hartmann

Russell Vought's Wholesale Attack on the Common Good Should Be a Top Issue for Any 2028 Democrat

Russell Vought's Wholesale Attack on the Common Good Should Be a Top Issue for Any 2028 Democrat

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saturday 5

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Julian scoffield

The Soaring Case for Impeachment of Corrupt, Cruel, and Lawbreaking Trump

The Soaring Case for Impeachment of Corrupt, Cruel, and Lawbreaking Trump

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saturday 3

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Ralph Nader

What Astrophysics Has Taught Me About Changing the World

What Astrophysics Has Taught Me About Changing the World

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saturday 5

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Malena rice

Manufacturing Consent for Trump's Invasion of Cuba

Manufacturing Consent for Trump's Invasion of Cuba

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saturday 6

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Natasha bannan

Billionaires' Tax Filings Agree With AOC. They Don't "Earn" Their Billions.

Billionaires' Tax Filings Agree With AOC. They Don't

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29.05.2026 2

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Alex Cobham

Faith Leaders: Transgender People Are a Gift from God

Faith Leaders: Transgender People Are a Gift from God

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29.05.2026 5

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Rev. dr. marvin ellison

More Tech, Less Play: The Hidden Costs of AI Toys

More Tech, Less Play: The Hidden Costs of AI Toys

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29.05.2026 4

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Susan Linn

The US and Israel Make a Farce of Landmark UN Nuclear Conference

The US and Israel Make a Farce of Landmark UN Nuclear Conference

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29.05.2026 4

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Julian cooper

The Farm Bill Feeds Corporations, Not Communities

The Farm Bill Feeds Corporations, Not Communities

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29.05.2026 7

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Anna pesek

Big Oil is the New Big Tobacco; It’s Time They Paid for the Damage

Big Oil is the New Big Tobacco; It’s Time They Paid for the Damage

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29.05.2026 4

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Susan racine

Mad King Donald Leads a MAD World

Mad King Donald Leads a MAD World

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28.05.2026 4

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Robert C. Koehler

How to Defeat Trump's Unholy Alliance

How to Defeat Trump's Unholy Alliance

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28.05.2026 7

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William Hartung

Why Regime Change in Cuba Is Imminent and We Should Be Worried

Why Regime Change in Cuba Is Imminent and We Should Be Worried

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28.05.2026 4

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Jawad Khalid

As the Twin Cities Accept a Profile in Courage Award, Remember the Artists

As the Twin Cities Accept a Profile in Courage Award, Remember the Artists

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28.05.2026 4

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Laura Zabel

The Democratic Party Has a History Problem

The Democratic Party Has a History Problem

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28.05.2026 4

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Ralph brauer

How the US Military Is Pricing Working-Class Hawaiians Out of Their Homes

How the US Military Is Pricing Working-Class Hawaiians Out of Their Homes

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28.05.2026 4

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Omar Ocampo

The Supreme Court’s Whites-First Reasoning on Gerrymandering

The Supreme Court’s Whites-First Reasoning on Gerrymandering

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27.05.2026 6

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Mitchell Zimmerman

When Will the World Decide Israel Has Crossed the Line?

When Will the World Decide Israel Has Crossed the Line?

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27.05.2026 5

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Mark Milinich

An Ebola Outbreak Made More Deadly and Dangerous Thanks to Trump

An Ebola Outbreak Made More Deadly and Dangerous Thanks to Trump

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27.05.2026 8

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Chuck Idelson

Sportswriting and the Decline of the US Empire

Sportswriting and the Decline of the US Empire

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27.05.2026 7

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Robert Lipsyte

It's Time for Ultra-Wealthy Private Jet Owners to Pay Their Fair Share

It's Time for Ultra-Wealthy Private Jet Owners to Pay Their Fair Share

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27.05.2026 6

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Chuck Collins

Electile Dysfunction—Why Can’t the Dems Get Their Polls Up?

Electile Dysfunction—Why Can’t the Dems Get Their Polls Up?

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27.05.2026 4

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Marv Waterstone

No Matter Who Wins the Iran War, the Global Economy Is Losing

No Matter Who Wins the Iran War, the Global Economy Is Losing

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26.05.2026 6

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Karthik sankaran

Trump's New Green Card Application Policy Is Unlawful, Immoral, and Xenophobic

Trump's New Green Card Application Policy Is Unlawful, Immoral, and Xenophobic

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26.05.2026 8

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Jordan Liz, Opinion Contributor

Trump and the Supreme Court Try to Return the US to the 19th Century

Trump and the Supreme Court Try to Return the US to the 19th Century

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26.05.2026 7

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Alan Singer

Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War and Chaos?

Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War and Chaos?

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26.05.2026 9

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Nicolas J.s. Davies

Trump's Lawless, Insidious Insurrection Continues

Trump's Lawless, Insidious Insurrection Continues

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26.05.2026 8

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James Zogby

In California, Vote Against the Forces Destroying Democracy

In California, Vote Against the Forces Destroying Democracy

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26.05.2026 8

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Cynthia Kaufman

Purchased With Blood and Lies

Purchased With Blood and Lies

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26.05.2026 10

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Abby Zimet

The Desperate, Toxic, and Pathetic Crusade of Pete Hegseth

The Desperate, Toxic, and Pathetic Crusade of Pete Hegseth

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25.05.2026 10

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Jasper Craven

A Memorial Day Reminder: Not One Post-9/11 War Has Been Worth It

A Memorial Day Reminder: Not One Post-9/11 War Has Been Worth It

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25.05.2026 7

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Phyllis Bennis

The Dems Must Adapt an Aggressive, Progressive Midterm Strategy

The Dems Must Adapt an Aggressive, Progressive Midterm Strategy

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25.05.2026 8

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John Ripton

Guess Who Won't See a Refund for Trump's Illegal Tariffs? You

Guess Who Won't See a Refund for Trump's Illegal Tariffs? You

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25.05.2026 6

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Alex Jacquez

'Hondurasgate': A Symptom of Deeper Crises in Honduras and a Warning for Latin America

'Hondurasgate': A Symptom of Deeper Crises in Honduras and a Warning for Latin America

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25.05.2026 9

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John Perry

The Roberts Court Is Pushing the US Toward Existential Conflict

The Roberts Court Is Pushing the US Toward Existential Conflict

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24.05.2026 10

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Bill Blum