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Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Tell Me How It Ends: An Essay in 40 Questions’

Just over a decade ago, in March of 2015, Valeria Luiselli began working as a volunteer interpreter in a New…

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Judge Luttig: No Question that Trump is ‘of the school of constitutional denialism’

Dissent is fully baked into the foundations of America. The United States was founded as a protest; a protest against…

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Attempts to cut public media fail because ‘people think that it’s worth it’: Fmr NPR President

Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR are crucial sources of information, serving communities around the country. Despite President Trump’s latest…

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Mary Ziegler: Fetal personhood isn’t a new fight–it is THE fight

While the Dobbs decision returned abortion rights to the states, that was never the end goal, says legal historian Mary…

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Made in China: How Trump’s tariffs could make almost everything in your home more expensive

Betty, our hypothetical (but extremely familiar) working mother is looking to furnish a new home. For many everyday essentials, almost…

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‘Permanent changes to government:’ Project 2025 takes center stage in Trump’s first 100 days

Dozens of Project 2025 policies have made their way into President Trump’s agenda within the first 100 days, despite candidate…

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Velshi Banned Book Club: Revisiting ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ by George M. Johnson

“All Boys Aren’t Blue” hit two major milestones this month. One is an anniversary: the novel turned five years old.…

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‘Critical thinking is the kryptonite to fascism’: Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Trump’s erasure policies

Donald Trump has issued a directive to remove so-called “improper ideology” from all Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of…

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Erasing History: Trump’s cuts to federal grants threaten Black history museums

The Trump admin continues to attack DEI, targeting museums dedicated to Black history. Dr. Tracie Therence Ferrell reminds us that…