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If Republicans succeed in their long-sought goal of privatizing the postal service, they will suck what life remains in many of the communities they theoretically represent.
Can Charlie Kaufman Get Out of His Head?
Kaufman became famous writing self-conscious films in a self-conscious time. In his début novel, he reminds us of the triumphs—and blind spots—of a generation.
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In the Gendered Economy, Women Are Perpetual Debtors
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Trump’s Unprecedented Attacks on Our Public-Health System
The President’s refusal either to lead or to recognize the leadership of others has made it impossible to develop a national plan to combat the coronavirus.
Taking a Blowtorch to the President’s Dad
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How Suffering Farmers May Determine Trump’s Fate
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Teachers Worry About a Rush to Reopen Schools
In red and blue states alike, educators balance their concern for students with distrust of the plans offered by their local governments.
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