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On Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer’s—and Trumpism

On Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer’s—and Trumpism

I saw in my dying grandfather Trump’s ideal follower—and right-wing media’s ideal viewer.

by Maximillian Alvarez November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Trump could win this election. Here’s what MAGA has in store.

Trump could win this election. Here’s what MAGA has in store.

The far right has spent four years honing their strategies and tactics, and they’re ready take full advantage of a second Trump administration.

by Marc Steiner November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Prison abolitionists could score wins on election day, despite electoral ambivalence

Prison abolitionists could score wins on election day, despite electoral ambivalence

Prison abolition itself won’t be on the ballot, but organizers are pushing demands that could change the lives of thousands if adopted by referendum voters or victorious candidates.

by Mansa Musa October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

New Yorkers protest Cuban blockade as blackouts, hurricane batter island

New Yorkers protest Cuban blockade as blackouts, hurricane batter island

by Liz Oliva Fernández October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

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Back in the crosshairs of GOP hate, many migrants plan to vote defensively

by Liz Oliva Fernández and Maximillian Alvarez October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Kaiser workers’ strike enters second week in Southern California

by Mel Buer October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

The failures of liberals and the Left have helped Trump’s rise

by Marc Steiner October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Israeli forces arrest all but 1 doctor at last operational North Gaza hospital

by Sharon Zhang October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

‘I’m not interested in changing hearts and minds’: The work of an anti-Zionist rabbi

by Marc Steiner October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

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by Jessica Corbett October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

North Carolina failed to evacuate prisoners during Hurricane Helene

by Mansa Musa October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

‘This is an extermination’: Israel’s assault on north Gaza’s last functioning hospital

by Qassam Muaddi October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

‘This is workplace democracy’: Strike continues as Boeing workers reject contract offer

by Jake Johnson October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

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Movements and Politics: US

Israeli use of white phosphorus in Lebanon injured UN peacekeepers: Report

Israeli use of white phosphorus in Lebanon injured UN peacekeepers: Report

by Brett Wilkins

Zionism is driving a growing divide in Jewish communities

by Marc Steiner

Two years into a strike, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers aren’t ready to give up

by Mel Buer

Under Prop 6, California voters could finally abolish forced prison labor

by Mansa Musa

Movements and Politics: International

France wants to make Olympics-style surveillance permanent

France wants to make Olympics-style surveillance permanent

by Phineas Rueckert

Republicans’ cynical and selective concern for social welfare

by Adam Johnson

One year in, the Palestinian solidarity movement is adapting its tactics

by Maximillian Alvarez and Ju-Hyun Park

Jewish Americans hold nationwide Oct. 7 vigils for Palestinian, Lebanese, and Israeli lives

by Jaisal Noor

Racial Justice

Hit hard by Hurricane Helene, Georgia’s immigrant farmworkers struggle to get aid

Hit hard by Hurricane Helene, Georgia’s immigrant farmworkers struggle to get aid

by Schuyler Mitchell

Behind enemy lines: ‘Blacks for Trump’ and Pennsylvania progressives play for undecided voters

by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis

‘I Am Maroon’: The life of Black Panther Russell ‘Maroon’ Shoatz

by Mansa Musa

Oakland prosecutors kept Black, Jewish people off juries to promote death penalty convictions

by Mansa Musa

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Nebraska Supreme Court enfranchises 7,000 formerly convicted of felony crimes

Nebraska Supreme Court enfranchises 7,000 formerly convicted of felony crimes

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‘Strikes work!’ Boeing union workers win tentative contract with 35% wage increase

‘Strikes work!’ Boeing union workers win tentative contract with 35% wage increase

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A fascist specter is haunting America

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Scenes from a sacrifice zone: South Baltimore residents fight back against industrial pollution

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