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The global economic crisis is showing how wishful was the notion that philanthropy could save the world.

The economy of reading is rapidly collapsing. If we can bail out banks, why not the book industry?

What Caroline Kennedy lacks as an appointee to the Senate, Tom Geoghegan possesses as a Congressional candidate.

Ten great groups that help people who are worse off than you are.

Obama should make gender equality a keystone of his presidency--and the economic stimulus is a great place to start.

Finally, a prochoice president. Here are five ways to solidify his position.

God's gift to journalism--and to feminism.

The culture wars may fail at the top of the ticket this year, but expect right-wing mayhem further down the ballot.

Don't let reproductive rights get lost in the run-up to Election Day.

Affirmative action for potential leaders of the world's most powerful country: that's what the GOP stands for now.

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Tom Morello marks Guthrie’s 100th by restoring the left-wing verses of his most famous song.

July 13, 2012

A centennial tribute to the man whose influence has been as profoundly felt as that of any musician in US, and perhaps world, history.

July 13, 2012

Woody Guthrie's influence was as profoundly felt as any musician in US, and perhaps world, history.

July 11, 2012

Twitter brings you the the best Republican songs you've never heard of. 

July 9, 2012

These ten songs, taken together, help distill the American experience and make clear both what’s great about the US and what we still need to be working on.

July 3, 2012

 Eric on Heart and Paul Simon and Reed on the absurdity of the anger surrounding leaks.

June 15, 2012

Eric reviews his latest music choices and Reed analyzes recent trends in Congressional oratory.

May 25, 2012

A new collection featuring ninety-nine tracks of class-conscious music from ninety-nine artists.

May 17, 2012

How the Beastie Boys brought hope to female hip hop fans.

May 8, 2012

For me, losing a Beastie Boy is like what losing a Beatle was to my father's generation.

May 4, 2012
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