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John Oliver Uncovers the Key to Understanding Boris Johnson (Video)
Jul 29, 2019 Struggling with a combination of disbelief and disappointment, the "Last Week Tonight" explains just who his home country's new leader is.
I Know What It’s Like to Be Told to ‘Go Back’ to My Own Country
Jul 15, 2019 As the daughter of Iranian and Mexican immigrants, the president’s racist attacks on four congresswomen of color have struck me to my core.
Most American Women Prefer Socialism to Capitalism: Poll
Jun 10, 2019 A recent Harris poll shows a whopping 55% of women would rather live in a socialist country. Here's why that shouldn't surprise you.
Slavoj Žižek Nails ‘Game of Thrones’ Unsatisfying Finale
May 23, 2019 The Slovenian philosopher deconstructs the reactionary message of the popular show's sloppy narrative and computer-generated imagery.
Ocasio-Cortez Won’t Be Endorsing Joe Biden Any Time Soon
May 22, 2019 Why would the "middle-ground" politician appeal to one of the most progressive Democrats in power?
U.S. Has the Most Climate-Change Deniers of Any Rich Country: Survey
May 8, 2019 "The U.S. is a hotbed of climate science denial," according to the global study, and Donald Trump and the media have a lot to do with it.
If Our Planet Has a Future, It’s Thanks to Greta Thunberg
May 2, 2019 The 16-year-old Swedish activist has moved millions, including political leaders, with her urgent climate change message.
The Most Horrifying Look at Monsanto Yet
Apr 22, 2019 Samanta Schweblin has terrified readers across the globe precisely because she tells familiar stories we should all dread.
AIPAC Has Bernie Sanders in Its Crosshairs
Apr 10, 2019 He could become America's first Jewish president, but the pro-Israel lobby is more concerned with his take on Palestine than his religion.
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Lawrence Ferlinghetti Is Still Revolutionary at Age 100
Mar 24, 2019 The legendary poet, who is now 100 years old, can be described by nearly enough epithets for every year he's been alive.
Truthdigger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the New Face of the Democratic Party
Mar 1, 2019 The youngest member of Congress in history has been in office under two months, but she’s already done plenty to praise.
Noam Chomsky Makes the Case for the Lesser of Two Evils
Jan 17, 2020 In the second part of his interview with Robert Scheer, the renowned thinker shares his criticisms of Israel and his views on electoralism.