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Democrats Must Lean into Defense of Immigrants

Trump’s reign of terror is rotten policy

8 hrs ago •

Evening Roundup, July 15

Featuring Meredith Blake; Kim Lane Scheppele; Justin Wolfers & Jen Rubin; Dana Sussman; Tom Malinowski; Brian O'Neill; and "Let's Do Lunch" with Jared…

22 hrs ago •

Democrats are the father

A cartoon by Michael de Adder

5 mins ago •

Michael de Adder

Media gives crazy legitimacy to Trump’s ‘assurances’

Here’s an idea, journalists: How about reporting his track record?

1 hr ago •

Josh Levs-They Stand Corrected

Menopause finally gets a seat at the table

A hearing on Thursday will look at hormonal treatments. Finally.

3 hrs ago •

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement

Wednesday: Protests in California and Florida, a Tesla Takedown in the U.K., planning for tomorrow's Good Trouble rallies, and more.

4 hrs ago •

Fascism and the English Language

Telling the Truth about Attacks on Immigrants

6 hrs ago •

Anat Shenker-Osorio

30:45

Coffee with Contrarians 07/16

A recording from Coffee with Contrarians LIVE 7/16

6 hrs ago •

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Randi Weingarten

59:17

Tariffs, inflation, and more with Justin Wolfers, Jared Bernstein, & Ernie Tedeschi

Listen now | What does Trump want from his trade war?

21 hrs ago •

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Jared Bernstein

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Live Chats

30:45

Coffee with Contrarians 07/16

A recording from Coffee with Contrarians LIVE 7/16

6 hrs ago •

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Randi Weingarten

Let’s Do Lunch! 07/15

A recording from Let's Do Lunch LIVE 07/15

Jul 15 •

Jared Bernstein

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32:59

Coffee with Contrarians 7/14

A recording from Coffee with Contrarians LIVE 7/14

Jul 14 •

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21:21

Jen live w/ Juan Proaño and Carlos Espina

Jen Rubin, Juan Proaño, and Carlos Eduardo Espina discuss ICE terrorizing immigrant communities, the need for civic education, & the crucial value of…

Jul 11 •

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Carlos Eduardo Espina

29:11

The Tea w/ April Ryan ft. L.A. Mayor Bass and Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley

A recording from The Contrarian's live video

Jul 10 •

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46:57

Democracy Movement

The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement

Wednesday: Protests in California and Florida, a Tesla Takedown in the U.K., planning for tomorrow's Good Trouble rallies, and more.

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The Democracy Index

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The Democracy Index

Jun 20 •

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An Ode to the Flag

Last week, millions across the United States said no to kings—reclaiming the Constitution, the flag, and our future.

Jun 20 •

Culture Corner

Superman is a Box Office Hit. But is it 'Woke'?

In James Gunn's reboot, the Man of Steel loves his girlfriend, cares about his dog, and treats people with kindness. Who could possibly object to that?

24 hrs ago •

What the Contrarians are Reading This Summer

From epic works of history to timely crime novels, here are the books that are keeping us inspired and entertained while the weather is warm

Jul 11 •

Documentary Spotlight: Housewife of the Year

Contestants recall their experiences in an Irish TV pageant that celebrated traditional motherhood but barely captured the darker reality many women…

Jul 8 •

Why aren't there any good movies about the Revolutionary War?

And all the summery things you should watch this weekend instead, from sharks to popcorn movies

Jul 4 •

Links

Who has the power of the purse? Tom Malinowski on Trump's rescissions request

"It's another episode in the humiliation of Washington Republicans giving up the power that they spent all of that money running for office to try to…

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19:45

Superman is a Box Office Hit. But is it 'Woke'?

In James Gunn's reboot, the Man of Steel loves his girlfriend, cares about his dog, and treats people with kindness. Who could possibly object to that?

24 hrs ago •

A cartoon by Nick Anderson

Jul 15 •

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