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May 8, 2021

Our Friend David Horowitz, the Trump Propagandist

We knew David Horowitz when he was a radical leftist. Then he became a conservative. Then he joined the MAGA cult.

By Ronald Radosh, Sol Stern

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Do You Know Where Your Charcoal Comes From?

Nigeria’s forests are being decimated to make charcoal for cookouts in Europe and the United States.

By Nick Martin

The Strange Case of Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson

Frank G. Jackson rose to power in Cleveland as a champion of the people. But a lawsuit says he has used his influence to protect his family from the law.

By Jordan Heller

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Forget Tech Bro Fantasies of Self-Driving Cars and Just Invest in Buses Already

Lyft and Uber’s autonomous vehicle hype has far outstripped progress. Let’s put our hopes, and our money, elsewhere.

By Jacob Silverman

The Republican Party Is for Liars Only

Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney are discovering that there’s no room in the GOP for anyone who acknowledges that Biden beat Trump fair and square.

By Matt Ford

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