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GOP Debate

Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum

Big, powerful, corrupt bureaucracy works only for the big, powerful, wealthy, and well-connected—says big, powerful, wealthy, well-connected former CEO.  

Oct 29, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan

What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities?

What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities? What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities?

As New York State begins closing prisons, some are being sold to the highest bidderbut some are becoming sites of social change.

Oct 29, 2015 / Victoria Law

Concerns About the ‘Pat Tillman’ Military-Themed Sports Uniforms

Concerns About the ‘Pat Tillman’ Military-Themed Sports Uniforms Concerns About the ‘Pat Tillman’ Military-Themed Sports Uniforms

Given the code with which Pat Tillman lived and the way that he died, the new Tillman-themed shirts and sneakers by Adidas are very troubling.

Oct 29, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Black Lives Matter

The Movement Against Police Violence Isn’t Ignoring ‘Black-on-Black Crime’ The Movement Against Police Violence Isn’t Ignoring ‘Black-on-Black Crime’

Black Lives Matter activists are concerned about intra-racial violence. But they don’t see police and prisons as the solution.

Oct 29, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Turkey Has Its Own Ben Carson, and the Bad News Is That He’s Already President

Turkey Has Its Own Ben Carson, and the Bad News Is That He’s Already President Turkey Has Its Own Ben Carson, and the Bad News Is That He’s Already President

With Syria’s civil war to its south and renewed conflict in Kurdistan, Turkey faces growing instability. But perhaps the greatest threat is a Putin-style autocracy.

Oct 29, 2015 / Juan Cole

Jeb Bush speaks as Marco Rubio looks on during the October 28 Republican presidential debate.

Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye

After last night’s sorry performance, expect more calls for Bush to exit the race.

Oct 29, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power?

Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power? Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power?

Michel Martelly is trying to impose a successor amid widespread public anger at government repression and failure to rebuild after the earthquake.

Oct 29, 2015 / James North

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

His supporters are, as yet, anything but socialist zealots—and that’s gonna be a problem.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

Paul Ryan

Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up. Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up.

Fawning portrayals of the new House speaker insist he’s the Republicans’ savior. He’s not.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

First you lean in, then you give up.

Oct 29, 2015 / Bryce Covert

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