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Kerry speaks with Zarif

Behind the Scenes: How the US and Iran Reached Their Landmark Deal Behind the Scenes: How the US and Iran Reached Their Landmark Deal

Exclusive interviews with top-level negotiators reveal how it became a reality.

Sep 5, 2015 / Gareth Porter

September 5, 1972: Israeli Athletes Murdered at the Munich Olympics

September 5, 1972: Israeli Athletes Murdered at the Munich Olympics September 5, 1972: Israeli Athletes Murdered at the Munich Olympics

“The terrorists have said they are in a ‘state of war’ with Israel and the government of Israel sees no reason to dispute that contention or withhold from retaliation in kind.”

Sep 5, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker holds a dollar bill as he announces his 2016 Republican presidential campaign.

Scott Walker Is Trying to Save His Failing Campaign by Bashing Unions Scott Walker Is Trying to Save His Failing Campaign by Bashing Unions

The Republican candidate’s backers plan to spend as much as $16 million on an anti-labor ad campaign. But it won’t work.

Sep 4, 2015 / John Nichols

Walmart

Walmart Says Its Reforming Its Brutal Scheduling System, but Workers Tell a Different Story Walmart Says Its Reforming Its Brutal Scheduling System, but Workers Tell a Different Story

Hour cuts and schedule rollbacks are coming to a Walmart near you.

Sep 4, 2015 / Michelle Chen

New Orleans Public Housing

New Orleans: Reflections on the Week That Was New Orleans: Reflections on the Week That Was

On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, residents reflect on the changes of the last decade.

Sep 4, 2015 / Roberta Brandes Gratz

John Kerry Iran deal

The Iran Deal Survives Congress—for Now The Iran Deal Survives Congress—for Now

Obama wins the first round with AIPAC. Here’s what's coming next.

Sep 4, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Why, at Least Today, We Should Cheer Tom Brady

Why, at Least Today, We Should Cheer Tom Brady Why, at Least Today, We Should Cheer Tom Brady

Even if the New England Patriots and Tom Brady turn your stomach, anyone who believes in the labor movement should applaud the team’s victory over Roger Goodell.

Sep 4, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Grocery store

One Novel Way to Bring Healthcare to Poor Neighborhoods One Novel Way to Bring Healthcare to Poor Neighborhoods

What if health services moved into places people already go?

Sep 4, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky

Colbert Late Night

Can Stephen Colbert Break the Late-Night Mold? Can Stephen Colbert Break the Late-Night Mold?

With his version of The Late Show debuting Tuesday, will Colbert stick to the talk-show script or push the boundaries of a tired genre?

Sep 4, 2015 / Geoffrey Baym

September 4, 1958: Arkansas Governor Calls Out the National Guard to Prevent Public School Integration

September 4, 1958: Arkansas Governor Calls Out the National Guard to Prevent Public School Integration September 4, 1958: Arkansas Governor Calls Out the National Guard to Prevent Public School Integration

“State defiance of federal authority may not be tolerated. This would no longer be state sovereignty but state anarchy.”

Sep 4, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

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