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A Legacy of Moving Us Forward
The Contrarian originally posted a version of this piece on civil rights icon and beloved leader Dolores Huerta on March 20, 2026, following her decision to share a devastating truth she …
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In These Midterms, Free Speech Hangs in the Balance
By E. Thomas Sullivan and Richard W. Painter
A divided government would be good news for oversight on higher education and beyond.
Reproductive Rights and Bodily Autonomy Are on the Ballot
Just under a week until Election Day, early voting is underway across the country, and punditry abounds. Here are the three things foremost on my mind as I head to the polls.
In Memoriam
Remembering Labor Leader Dolores Huerta
Labor leader and feminist Dolores Huerta died today at age 96. Huerta cofounded what became the United Farm Workers, and, as the New York Times put it, changed “laws and the lives of thousands of migrant laborers.” Here, a roundup of reactions to her death and reflections on her life and impact.
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Thursday, October 29: Ilan Goldenberg
The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s stunt is that many venues in Ohio that were planning on hosting a rally have already canceled their events due to his depravity. Going that low didn’t get him anywhere.
Trump & Co projection of & gaslighting with their grift fraud & serial criminality is endless. Open arms & red carpets for dictators & organized crime families while bringing baseless prosecutions of critics.
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