This is not a democracy

Today’s must-read news and analysis

Interesting tidbit: The Senators that voted to stop Trumpcare represent 36 million more people than the ones who didn’t. [Think Progress]
Nine women who have broken barriers, fought against racism, and heightened visibility for Afro Latin Americans. [Remezcla]
Step aside, Kerouac. The radical potential of queer road novels. [Lit Hub]
“The problem is that now there are lots of people who feel free to feel contempt.” A veteran ICE agent speaks out. [The New Yorker]
A bright light: The 150 greatest albums made by women from 1964 to today. [NPR]

Mad about a Trump tweet? You can donate money to a civil rights organization in honor of it. [Donald Donates]

Birthright is the chilling documentary every woman needs to see in 2017. [Evette Dionne]
Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner doesn’t just write songs; she’s in the business of creating universes. [Karen Muller]
The writing debut of comics artist Leila del Duca centers on teenage siblings Boetema and Inotu, beautifully stretching the boundaries of fantasy. [Stacie Evans]

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