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How to Make a ‘War Reserve’ Nuclear Bomb
https://progressive.org/magazine/how-to-make-a-war-reserve-nuclear-bomb-carrier-20240905/
Published: September 5, 2024 22:02
The dark art of crafting nuclear ‘pits’ was almost lost. Now it’s ramped up into a multibillion dollar industry.
Why Aren’t We Talking About America’s Retirement Crisis?
https://progressive.org/op-eds/why-arent-we-talking-about-america%E2%80%99s-retirement-crisis-cook-ghilarducci-20240905/
Published: September 5, 2024 21:40
We need to take care of our older Americans. It's time to tackle elder poverty and the retirement crisis head on.
In the West Bank, Even Israeli Citizens Are Being Evicted by Illegal Settlers
https://progressive.org/latest/in-the-west-bank-even-israeli-citizens-are-being-evicted-by-illegal-settlers-stein-20240905/
Published: September 5, 2024 21:03
A Palestinian Christian family was evicted by the Israeli military. Now, they’re fighting for their land.
Moving Forward, Looking Back
https://progressive.org/magazine/moving-forward-looking-back-lueders-20240904/
Published: September 5, 2024 01:19
Much has been happening on the First Amendment front. Here are two topics that use past coverage to inform current events, plus a roundup of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings.
Lessons From the Campaign of 1924
https://progressive.org/magazine/lessons-from-the-campaign-of-1924-drake-20240903/
Published: September 4, 2024 00:52
What ‘Fighting Bob’ La Follette’s third-party presidential run can teach us a century later about empire and race in politics.
The Wisconsin GOP Is Afraid of Disabled Voters
https://progressive.org/latest/the-wisconsin-gop-is-afraid-of-disabled-voters-ervin-20240903/
Published: September 4, 2024 00:04
Republicans are pushing back against voting accommodations for disabled people.
Toward a Just Transition
https://progressive.org/magazine/toward-a-just-transition-jaffe-20240830/
Published: September 2, 2024 13:00
What the unionization of an electric vehicle plant in Lordstown, Ohio can tell us about the future of auto workers—and how the outcome of this year's presidential election will play a role.
Colombia Takes a Stand Against Israel’s War
https://progressive.org/latest/colombia-takes-a-stand-against-israels-war-abbott-20240830/
Published: August 31, 2024 00:30
The country broke diplomatic relations with Israel earlier this year. Now, it has increased the pressure by banning coal exports.
Trump’s Confusing, Rambling ‘Town Hall’ in Wisconsin
https://progressive.org/latest/trumps-confusing-rambling-town-hall-in-wisconsin-leanza-20240830/
Published: August 30, 2024 22:22
The Trump campaign, and Tulsi Gabbard, couldn’t stop Trump from going off-script.
Workers Are Bearing the Brunt of Extreme Heat
https://progressive.org/op-eds/workers-are-bearing-the-brunt-of-extreme-heat-martinez-20240829/
Published: August 29, 2024 22:10
It's time to implement heat safety standards and protect workers from the scorching temperatures induced by climate change.