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August 14, 2021
Donald’s Plot Against America
Now, he and his GOP enablers are peddling the Second Big Lie: that January 6 was just legitimate protest. It’s the crucial ingredient in convincing America to return them—and him—to power.
by Mary L. Trump
 
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Panic over California’s pork reform exposes everything wrong with the meat industry.
by Jan Dutkiewicz
 
Beth Morgan’s “A Touch of Jen” is the latest work to reckon with a social media–fueled obsession.
by Jess Bergman
 
Activists are beating back Republicans’ virulent attacks on trans rights. But the battle is costing the trans community.
by Melissa Gira Grant
A new report on climate change shows the futility of the Biden administration’s electric vehicle dream.
by Kate Aronoff
 
From the Archives:
The rural town south of Chicago is now a crucial stop for Amazon, Wal-Mart, IKEA, Home Depot, and other giant retailers. Developers had promised growth and good jobs. So why is everyone so miserable?
 
by Alexander Sammon
 

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