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Louise Glück Should Refuse the Nobel Prize for Literature. Here’s Why.

Peter Maass

The Swedish Academy, which selects the Nobel winner, is a corrupt institution that has tolerated genocide denial and sexual assault.

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He Sought Asylum After MS-13 Tried to Kill Him. Amy Coney Barrett Sent Him Back Into Danger.

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The House Just Passed Another “Save Our Seas” Act. Here’s Why It Won’t.

Greta Moran

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