The Contrarian Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy
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A First Amendment Celebration
by The Contrarian on June 1, 2026
Indivisible and Jane Fonda’s organization partner against authoritarianism on June 14th.
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The Voting Rights Act Is Gone. Our Nation’s Health Will Suffer the Consequences
by The Contrarian on June 1, 2026
Voting connects us with neighbors and helps build trust with institutions, affecting how well and how long we live.
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Breaking News on Coffee with Contrarians ft. Karen Attiah
by Norman Eisen on June 1, 2026
A HUGE first amendment announcement, an underwater president, $1.776 billion slush fund, & so much more
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The Contrarian Covers the Democracy Movement
by The Contrarian on June 1, 2026
Monday: Protesting at Delaney Hall in New Jersey continues, plus a Stand up for Science webinar tomorrow.
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‘Paradise’ Lost
by Jennifer Rubin on June 1, 2026
The hellscape of Trump 2.0
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Contrarians Strike Two Mighty Blows Against Trump
by Norman Eisen on May 30, 2026
Two legal victories Friday put wind in our sails: Publisher’s Roundup 69
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Evening Roundup, May 29: Huge Legal Win for the Kennedy Center!
by The Contrarian on May 29, 2026
Norm goes live with HUGE Kennedy Center WIN, legendary Rep. Frank, goodbye Gabbard, .... THAT Spencer Pratt??, The Pod, Pets, and The Movement
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Ezra Levin on Activism and Organizing Beyond Marches and Protests
by The Contrarian on May 29, 2026
'What you need are people engaged and actively organizing.'
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Spencer Pratt's Twenty-Year Grift
by Meredith Blake on May 29, 2026
The LA mayoral candidate has failed at everything except reality TV. Now he's channeling voter anger into an alarmingly viable run for office. Sound familiar?
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Breaking News: We Just Won the Kennedy Center Case!
by Norman Eisen on May 29, 2026
Norm goes live to share the details of our HUGE legal victory and answer your burning questions.
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Coffee Sugar Cookies
by Marissa Rothkopf on May 29, 2026
What news? The only news is these cookies with a coffee-sugar coating.
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Contrarian Rescue of the Week
by Maura McDonough on May 29, 2026
Meet Rocco!
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Bondi Testifies in Closed Door Hearing
by The Contrarian on May 29, 2026
Watch now | Eliza Orlins reports on the ground outside the House Oversight Committee
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How Barney Frank Made History by Coming Out
by The Contrarian on May 29, 2026
"So what?" was his answer when asked, and he changed America.
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A Farewell Letter to Tulsi Gabbard
by Brian O’Neill on May 29, 2026
You held the title of Director of National Intelligence but surrendered the role months ago.
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Tom the Dancing Bug
by Ruben Bolling on May 29, 2026
Dementia Donnie: Featuring the current Donald Trump, but in the universe in which his father bequeathed his estate to the Ku Klux Klan instead of his son.
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Undaunted
by Jennifer Rubin on May 29, 2026
Fighting Back Against Jim Crow Continues
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Evening Roundup, May 28
by The Contrarian on May 28, 2026
Unveiling the Obama Presidential Center, Freedom Summer 2.0, calls to action, the ebola outbreak, April Ryan with Dr. Chris Jones, and meet Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior
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The Tea ft. Chris Jones
by The Contrarian on May 28, 2026
Blue wave potential, a new $250 bill?, primary upsets, racist redistricting, and more
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Prep for ‘Freedom Summer’ 2.0 and Stand Against the Cuba Blockade
by The Contrarian on May 28, 2026
Make a difference for democracy, from the streets to an overpass near you






