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Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Ukraine’s Last Best Chance Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Stephen Cohen speaks to John Batchelor about the campaign to sabotage the Minsk II agreement.

Apr 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Should Philip Morris Be Able to Sue Governments That Try to Curb Smoking?

Should Philip Morris Be Able to Sue Governments That Try to Curb Smoking? Should Philip Morris Be Able to Sue Governments That Try to Curb Smoking?

If the Trans-Pacific Partnership passes, multinational corporations could sue governments that try to protect the health and safety of their citizens. 

Apr 2, 2015 / NationAction

April 2, 1917: Woodrow Wilson Asks Congress for a Declaration of War

April 2, 1917: Woodrow Wilson Asks Congress for a Declaration of War April 2, 1917: Woodrow Wilson Asks Congress for a Declaration of War

"War has come, and we must all face it steadfastly and cheerfully."

Apr 2, 2015 / The Almanac and Richard Kreitner

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem ‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

When it comes to the birds and the bees, LGBT Chinese students remain in the dark.

Apr 2, 2015 / Cole Delbyck

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

New “exceptions” to the country’s total ban on abortion are worthless in practice.

Apr 2, 2015 / Katha Pollitt

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The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen

Needle exchange programs save lives. So why are they illegal in 23 states?

Apr 1, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Chris Hayes: Why We Need ‘The Nation’ Today

Chris Hayes: Why We Need ‘The Nation’ Today Chris Hayes: Why We Need ‘The Nation’ Today

MSNBC's Chris Hayes celebrates The Nation's 150th anniversary.

Apr 1, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Press Room

Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC?

Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC? Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC?

The Chicago mayor’s office confirmed that Comcast advised Emanuel on how to support a proposed merger with Time Warner—but it is refusing to make the communication public.

Apr 1, 2015 / Spencer Woodman

Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago

Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago

Chuy challenges Mayor Rahm Emanuel and insider Democrats.

Apr 1, 2015 / John Nichols

A Higher Minimum Wage Could Pump $5.9 Billion Into LA’s Economy

A Higher Minimum Wage Could Pump $5.9 Billion Into LA’s Economy A Higher Minimum Wage Could Pump $5.9 Billion Into LA’s Economy

Los Angeles City Council members are considering the benefits of raising the wage to $15.25 per hour.

Apr 1, 2015 / Michelle Chen

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