Politics
Red Handed: Kristen R. Ghodsee on Sex and Socialism
Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism highlights the stories of feminists and socialists who worked to make women’s lives better under socialism, while pointing to ways we can adapt their lessons for the future.
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No Welcome Mat: The Problem with Houselessness Policies
Instead of shaming people without homes, states should create programs that focus on securing housing for people.
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Trump’s Anti-Trans Policy Efforts Aren’t New—and Their History Is Horrifying
The transition from Weimar to Nazi Germany and Obama-era to Trump-era United States have striking similarities.
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Ending Voter Suppression Is the Only Way to Stop the GOP
Since the Supreme Court decimated key parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in 2013, conservative legislatures have continued targeting low-income communities of color, elders, disabled people, students, and other key Democratic constituencies.
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Queering the Midterms: 2018’s Barrier-Breaking LGBTQ Candidates
While Democrats’ failed to regain the Senate, this certainly feels like a rainbow wave.
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It’s 420 Somewhere: The Growing Embrace of Legal Weed
Marijuana legalization legislation was on the ballot in four states this week.
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5 Midterm Victory Speeches from Leaders We're so Ready For
These victory speeches capture the energy and excitement sweeping the country—and serve as a teaser for what’s to come from these five newly elected champions.
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What Just Happened?: The Year of the Woman 2.0
Last night was a powerful start to taking back the democratic process.
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Kin in the Game: Social Change Can’t Just Be For “Families”
Journalists, aid organizations, and politicians rarely ask us to sympathize with people not categorized as “families.”
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7 Congressional Races That Could Reshape the Country
Here’s the latest on seven key races to pay attention to today.
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