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Scott Walker

This Is Why Scott Walker Is Not Presidential Material This Is Why Scott Walker Is Not Presidential Material

Disregarding and disrespecting protests of teachers and nurses does not prepare him to see off global threats.

Feb 27, 2015 / John Nichols

It Would Cost Just 5 Cents More Per Plane Ticket to Get Airport Catering Workers Some Decent Healthcare

It Would Cost Just 5 Cents More Per Plane Ticket to Get Airport Catering Workers Some Decent Healthcare It Would Cost Just 5 Cents More Per Plane Ticket to Get Airport Catering Workers Some Decent Healthcare

They’ve joined the growing airport workers' movement for an end to back-breaking work and paltry benefits.

Feb 27, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Did Syriza Sell Out?

Did Syriza Sell Out? Did Syriza Sell Out?

No—the Greek negotiators had to swallow some bitter pills, but they extracted crucial concessions from the troika.

Feb 27, 2015 / Andy Robinson

Why the Disturbingly Sane Voices at CPAC Should Scare You

Why the Disturbingly Sane Voices at CPAC Should Scare You Why the Disturbingly Sane Voices at CPAC Should Scare You

As long as the GOP can put a patina of reasonableness over its conservative ideology, its candidates stand a chance.

Feb 27, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part IV, From the Ban on Segregation in Housing to Freedom for Nelson Mandela

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part IV, From the Ban on Segregation in Housing to Freedom for Nelson Mandela Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part IV, From the Ban on Segregation in Housing to Freedom for Nelson Mandela

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1968 to 1990.

Feb 27, 2015 / The Nation

There’s Only One Thing That Could Actually Get Bill O’Reilly in Trouble, and It’s Not Lying

There’s Only One Thing That Could Actually Get Bill O’Reilly in Trouble, and It’s Not Lying There’s Only One Thing That Could Actually Get Bill O’Reilly in Trouble, and It’s Not Lying

Magical thinking may forever protect him.

Feb 27, 2015 / Leslie Savan

With Shutdown Looming, House Republicans Propose 3 More Weeks of Misery

With Shutdown Looming, House Republicans Propose 3 More Weeks of Misery With Shutdown Looming, House Republicans Propose 3 More Weeks of Misery

The House will vote Friday on a temporary measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Feb 27, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War?

Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War? Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War?

Washington is providing equipment and training to compromised agencies—at the same time that it’s tracking their close ties to organized crime.

Feb 27, 2015 / Jesse Franzblau

What Bill O’Reilly Really Did in El Salvador Was Worse Than Lying

What Bill O’Reilly Really Did in El Salvador Was Worse Than Lying What Bill O’Reilly Really Did in El Salvador Was Worse Than Lying

The Fox News host's exaggerations are bad—but his failure to report on murders committed by US allies is even more disturbing.

Feb 27, 2015 / Greg Grandin

A ‘High Noon’ Moment for Ukraine

A ‘High Noon’ Moment for Ukraine A ‘High Noon’ Moment for Ukraine

Stephen Cohen discusses this month's negotiations over the conflict in Ukraine and the current proposal for a Ukrainian federation.

Feb 27, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

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