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Snapshot: Young Guns in Yemen’s War

Snapshot: Young Guns in Yemen’s War Snapshot: Young Guns in Yemen’s War

A follower of Yemen’s Houthi movement carries his weapon during a protest against Saudi-led airstrikes. “We are rushing toward a humanitarian disaster,” Julien Harneis, the Unicef representative for Yemen, told Sharif Abdel Kouddous in a report for TheNation.com. “And children are paying the price for what’s going on.”

Apr 14, 2015 / Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Remembering the Left-Wing Terrorism of the 1970s

Remembering the Left-Wing Terrorism of the 1970s Remembering the Left-Wing Terrorism of the 1970s

Bryan Burrough’s new book should lead us to ask why extremists are so frequently able to hijack movements fighting for social justice.

Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

The United Kingdom’s political landscape is now as fractured and unruly as its society.

Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

Marco Rubio Declares Marco Rubio Declares

By coming in the race before Jeb Bush He shows he’s not in Bush’s hands just putty. And facing Paul and Cruz, his slogan’s clear: “Vote Marco Rubio— A Tad Less Nutty”

Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

The Democratic front-runner would be wise to go all in for this necessary reform.

Apr 14, 2015 / John Nichols

Why We Must Return to the US-Russian Parity Principle

Why We Must Return to the US-Russian Parity Principle Why We Must Return to the US-Russian Parity Principle

The choice is either a New Détente or a more perilous Cold War.

Apr 14, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

If You Quit Your Job to Care For a Loved One, You Could Qualify for Unemployment

If You Quit Your Job to Care For a Loved One, You Could Qualify for Unemployment If You Quit Your Job to Care For a Loved One, You Could Qualify for Unemployment

But more often than not, states are preventing workers from securing unemployment benefits.

Apr 14, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track

Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track

As trade legislation finally proceeds to a vote, a top Democrat announced he cannot support fast-track authority.

Apr 14, 2015 / George Zornick

Why Are Political Groups Pretending to Be Debt Collectors?

Why Are Political Groups Pretending to Be Debt Collectors? Why Are Political Groups Pretending to Be Debt Collectors?

More and more, mainstream political campaigns are dressing up fundraising pleas with the scary language of collection agencies.

Apr 14, 2015 / Michael Whitney

Grim Reaper Edition

Grim Reaper Edition Grim Reaper Edition

The best live shows, audiobooks and Eric's funeral playlist: it's all inside today's Altercation.

Apr 14, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

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