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To Impeach or Not To Impeach? That Is Not the Question.
The problems with the GOP are far greater than any one figurehead.
Marilyn Katz
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How Budget Cuts Endanger At-Risk Youth
The budget standoff in Illinois is threatening the state's most vulnerable residents.
In These Times and Kartemquin Films
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The Historic Budget Crisis That’s Threatening the Future of Public Colleges and Universities
Illinois’ budget standoff poses an existential threat to public higher education in the state.
In These Times and Kartemquin Films
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Puerto Rico’s Longest-Held Political Prisoner Just Walked Out of U.S. Prison
Oscar López Rivera was welcomed home by large crowds in the Chicago neighborhood where he once lived.
Martín Xavi Macías
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The Surprising Cross-Partisan Appeal of Single-Payer Healthcare
Where Trump voters and socialists agree.
Theo Anderson
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Anti-Corporate Protesters Drown Out Democratic Party Chair Tom Perez with Chants of “Liar!”
Fault lines in the party were on full display as the California Democratic convention got off to a dramatic start.
Winona Dimeo-Ediger
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A Very Cautious Left Case for Impeachment
Trump must go--and progressives can harness his exodus to build a movement.
Kate Aronoff
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Roger Ailes Is Dead, But the Damage He Did Lives On
The founder and longtime CEO of Fox News helped make U.S. politics more dishonest and cowardly.
Mark Dunbar
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Sanctuary in the Streets: How New Alliances Are Revitalizing a Past Movement
A revitalized sanctuary movement is spreading to unexpected places, resisting the threats posed by Trump’s presidency.
Yana Kunichoff
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The Progressive Movement Just Scored a Huge Win in Philly’s DA Race
Larry Krasner’s victory was a referendum on Trump as well as on a whole host of issues that predate the president: immigrant rights, the war on drugs and mass incarceration.
Joseph Bullington
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The Impeachment Trap: Be Careful What You Wish For
Trump is odious, but impeachment is dangerous—both for the Democrats and the progressive movement.
Jeff Alson
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Interviews for Resistance: Bird-Dogging To Stop Trumpcare in the Senate
This organizer is training activists on how to track down representatives and ask questions.
Sarah Jaffe
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A New Mother’s Day Tradition: Fighting for Moms Behind Bars
Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to join the growing movement to support—and to free—incarcerated mothers.
Elizabeth Adetiba
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Resister’s Digest: Getting Radical in the Heartland
Upcoming conferences and actions aim to tap the power of progressives.
Theo Anderson
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Mothers of the World, Unite!
A new Mother's Day Proclamation.
Jude Ellison Sady Doyle
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Meet the Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Who Wants to End Inequality
John Welch believes he can turn hearts and minds—and turn out voters.
Theo Anderson
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Interviews for Resistance: Why the Fight for Single-Payer Is More Important Than Ever
A physician talks about the House vote on Trumpcare and what should happen next.
Sarah Jaffe
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Resister’s Digest: Trumpcare Bill Unleashes the Fury of the Left
Donations pour in to target vulnerable Republicans after House vote.
Theo Anderson
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In Its Defense Against Fraud Suit From Bernie Supporters, the DNC Just Dug Itself Into an Epic Hole
If the party wants to favor a candidate, that's its own business, argues DNC lawyer.
Branko Marcetic
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The Global People’s Climate Marches Were Massive. Here’s What Organizers Have Planned Next.
Pipeline fights, legal challenges and elections are driving the next phase of the climate resistance.
Kate Aronoff
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Meet the Left Radical Who Will Likely Be Jackson, Mississippi’s Next Mayor
If the Left can make it here, they can make it anywhere.
Kate Aronoff
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Ivanka Trump’s Cosmetic Feminism Won’t Make It Easier To Raise a Kid
She puts a liberal gloss on her father’s agenda, but can’t mask his policies’ effects.
Jude Ellison Sady Doyle
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Resister’s Digest: The Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement Scores Big Wins
Other movements are hoping to build on May Day momentum and planning more strikes and protests.
Theo Anderson
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If the New York Times Wanted Ideological Diversity, Why Not Hire a Socialist?
To the Times, Bret Stephens' racism and climate denial are more acceptable than leftism.
Adam Johnson
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