40 years ago, the U.S. government declared The Progressive a threat to national security. Read all about it, plus a whole lot more news from the week.

View this email in your browser Heading into the weekend, here are some top picks of the week, including a feature from the magazine reflecting on the H-Bomb case, forty years later. Perils of ‘no brakes’ agriculture Pay no attention to that burning pile of surplus soybeans! The drivers on the bus go . . . where? Around the country, schools outsource bussing — kids & communities lose. The scent of racism “While I would love to be considered a sex symbol, the reality is that Dior is not pitching its products to native people like me.”    The platitude primer When tragedy strikes, you need earnest, heartfelt sentiments that won't compromise your right to bear anything, anywhere! Immigrant Song: ‘I’m Leaving Now’ A new film focuses on an underexposed slice of the immigration dynamic: the urge to return home. Can Trump bring peace to Afghanistan? Don’t hold your breath. The H-Bomb Case Revisited: Forty years ago, the U.S. government declared The Progressive a threat to national security. If you value what you get from The Progressive, please take a moment to show us your support. Together, we can continue producing a high-quality print magazine, daily web stories and columns, and other important work, including helping to train new generations of journalists! We need you. Donate Today! Copyright © 2019 The Progressive, Inc.  30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 703 • Madison, Wisconsin 53703 • (608)257-4626 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list