Victory in Stagnation?
Jacobin
Die Linke’s electoral result shows what the party must do to really contend for power.
Monopoly Men
Boston Review
After an eventful summer in Silicon Valley, there is blood in the water. At stake is democracy itself.
Not Our Tribe
Solstice
Seattle poet Jed Myers speaks of the fear of strangers, how our eyes assess and judge newcomers, searching for the glimmer that makes them one of us.
Genes for Skin Color Rebut Dated Notions of Race, Researchers Say
The New York Times
Even before there were Homo sapiens, our distant forebears had a mix of genes for light and dark skin.
Voters Think Trump Owns His Obamacare Sabotage, Republican Politicians Agree
Slate
On the key point of who “owns” health care, 60 percent of respondents in the Kaiser poll said it was Trump and Republicans and 28 percent said it was Obama and Democrats.
Does the Anti-Gerrymandering Campaign Threaten Minority Voting Rights?
Brennan Center for Justice
We tested the theory — which has been put forward by both Democrats and Republicans.
Jon Stewart Grants Trump's Request For Equal Time
The President called for 'anti-Trump' late night host(s) to give him 'equal time' on their show. Stephen can only think of one person to help play, excuse the phrase, devil's advocate.
The Try Guys Try Immigrating to America
The Try Guys take on the immigration system and find out how hard it really is to become a US citizen.
Harvey Weinstein, Donald Trump and Systemic Sexism
Seth takes a closer look at how powerful men in entertainment and politics - from Harvey Weinstein to Donald Trump - abuse their power to silence, bully or coerce.
Lin-Manuel Miranda| Almost Like Praying
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Almost Like Praying,” featuring a variety of artists, was written and recorded to benefit hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico with proceeds benefiting The Hispanic Federation's Unidos Disaster Relief Fund. Download and stream here.
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