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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

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In Praise of Suit Socialism
by Nathan J. Robinson Politics

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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 in Frivolity & Amusement

The Pedestrian of the Future

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A pedestrian fatality crisis is brewing in the United States, and we need to focus on the root cause of the problem: pedestrians themselves.

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Can you tell a fictitious right-wing pundit name from a real one? Take our quiz and find out!

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