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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

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

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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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Articles in Media (8)

‘Deaths of Despair’ and the Failure of Capitalism

April 28, 2021

When McKinsey praises your book, it’s a sign—and not a particularly good one.

by Roberto R. Aspholm

Triggering the Right: The Role of Language in the Culture Wars

March 24, 2021

Often words can obscure as much as they reveal. That’s just how the right likes it.

Looking Back on ‘The Age of Entitlement’

March 16, 2021

Christopher Caldwell’s book raises some interesting questions, but its answers leave much to be desired.

The Vapid Deceit of Joe Scarborough’s Book About Truman

March 08, 2021

The ex-GOP goon’s tedious hagiography of the only man to drop atomic bombs on helpless civilians is full of omissions and euphemisms, and devoid of any conscience.

Inside the Incel

March 05, 2021

A new documentary shows why the controversial internet subculture is such a tough topic to cover.

The Problem With Influencers

February 21, 2021

They’re not just manipulating your emotions—they’re changing how you experience the world.

by Adenike Fapohunda

What We Owe Our Whistleblowers

February 04, 2021

If we want the next Edward Snowden or Reality Winner to speak up, we have to show that we’re listening.

by Joseph Sorrentino

‘Officials Say’ a Lot of Things, But That Doesn’t Make Them True

January 28, 2021

Journalists (and their readers) need to stop taking authorities’ claims at face value.

by Andrew Ancheta