Despite His Losses, Bernie Sanders’ Agenda Is Winning | Coronavirus Shows Capitalism Is a Razor’s Edge
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Despite His Losses, Bernie Sanders’ Agenda Is Winning
While Sanders lost in Michigan and other states, exit polls show voters want Medicare for All, an economic transformation and a nominee who will run on a progressive platform.
BY MILES KAMPF-LASSIN
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Coronavirus Shows Capitalism Is a Razor’s Edge
Coronavirus has exposed, with cruel efficiency, how much our economy isn't just marked by precarity and worker fear—but deliberately built around it.
BY SARAH LAZARE
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Guess Who’s Rallying for Medicare for All? Senior Citizens
Older Americans are now on the front lines of the fight for Medicare for All.
BY TAYLOR MOORE
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CNN’s Coverage of Sanders Was 3X More Negative Than Biden Following Their Big Primary Wins
In the 24 hours following his massive win in Nevada, Sanders received 3.26 times the amount of negative CNN coverage than Biden did following the latter’s South Carolina win—despite the two wins being by similar margins.
BY JUAN CAICEDO AND SARAH LAZARE
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Austerity Could Make the U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak So Much Worse
The lack of investment in public health, a robust social safety net or universal healthcare system all make the U.S. especially vulnerable to the fast-spreading disease.
BY NATALIE SHURE
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We Need a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the Trump Era
When the post-Trump moment comes, there will be a temptation to turn the page. Instead, we need deep reflection.
BY K. SABEEL RAHMAN
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The U.S.-Taliban Deal Won’t Bring Real Peace, But It Could Reduce the Bloodshed
Withdrawing even some of the U.S. troops, planes, drones and bombers from Afghanistan will reduce the killing.
BY PHYLLIS BENNIS
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Why People From Around the World Have Volunteered for Bernie Sanders
Meet the people from Norway, Spain and France who are campaigning for Bernie Sanders.
BY GABE LEVINE-DRIZIN
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The Coronavirus Outbreak Shows the Disgrace of Not Guaranteeing Paid Sick Leave
As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, the lack of paid sick leave could spell disaster.
BY ELISE GOULD
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What Howard Zinn Got Wrong
The problem with Zinn’s work is that it fails to offer an honest account of how political change actually happens.
BY KYLE WILLIAMS
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Why Bernie Must Keep Going: It’s About Our Future
Sanders is down, but he’s not out. And he can still help advance a progressive agenda for all of us.
BY CHRISTOPHER D. COOK
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“Social Poetics” Uncovers the Poetry of Everyday Workers
Mark Novak’s new book documents how worker-written poetry promotes international solidarity among workers.
BY HARRIS FEINSOD
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WORKING IN THESE TIMES
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Unions Across America Are Screaming For Paid Sick Leave and Healthcare
Can unions leverage the coronavirus crisis into gains for workers?
BY HAMILTON NOLAN
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RURAL AMERICA IN THESE TIMES
As I Write This, You Are Dying: A Letter to Lake Erie
Your “caretakers” claim ownership of you as an excuse to throw money at you in exchange for your services—and silence.
BY MARKIE MILLER
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14 March 2020
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