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September 4, 2021
In Texas, the GOP Has Just Overplayed Its Hand
Hideous as the Texas law is for women, it could be good for Democrats in 2022—anger is a much greater motivator than complacency.
by Walter Shapiro
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Two Frontline Workers on Day One of Texas’s New Abortion Ban
An abortion provider and a hotline operator warn that S.B. 8 is a proving ground for abortion restrictions around the country.
by Annie Geng and Esther Wang
The Chair
Is an Elegy for the Life of the Mind
The Netflix show with Sandra Oh captures an existential crisis.
by Lidija Haas
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The Gavin Newsom Recall Election Is More About Washington Than Sacramento
Democrats are realizing that the outcome of the September 14 vote has implications that stretch beyond the state capital.
by Daniel Strauss
The Severe Weather Event We Routinely Ignore: Poor Air Quality
Air pollution is just as fatal as hurricanes, and it profoundly affects our well being. Yet we no longer treat it as a crisis.
by Liza Featherstone
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