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The Betrayals of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
by Karissa Halstrom Politics

The representative from Washington has been hailed as the future of Democratic politics. But for those of us who actually live in her district, she’s just more of the same. Read the article ›
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Don’t Let Medicare For All Be Rebranded
by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Healthcare

It’s single-payer healthcare. Period. Read the article ›
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In Praise of Suit Socialism
by Nathan J. Robinson Politics

If there’s a visual language that connotes credibility and authority, why not take advantage of it? Read the article ›

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1. 1
  The Betrayals of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
  by Karissa Halstrom Politics
  
  The representative from Washington has been hailed as the future of Democratic politics. But for those of us who actually live in her district, she’s just more of the same. Read the article ›
2. 2
  Don’t Let Medicare For All Be Rebranded
  by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Healthcare
  
  It’s single-payer healthcare. Period. Read the article ›
3. 3
  In Praise of Suit Socialism
  by Nathan J. Robinson Politics
  
  If there’s a visual language that connotes credibility and authority, why not take advantage of it? Read the article ›
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Articles by Ed James III

The Obscure Law Destroying Black Homeownership in America

February 03, 2026

Predatory developers are using “Heir’s Property” laws to force sales of Black Americans’ homes, then buy them up cheap. We need a systematic change in policy to stop them.

by Ed James III