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A Contested Primary Is Good for the Candidates, the Democratic Party and Democracy

A Contested Primary Is Good for the Candidates, the Democratic Party and Democracy A Contested Primary Is Good for the Candidates, the Democratic Party and Democracy

The issues that matter most to Americans won’t be adequately explored by a coronation of Hillary Clinton.

Feb 25, 2015 / The Editors

Obama’s Military-Force Resolution Sets the Stage for a New Era of Imperialism

Obama’s Military-Force Resolution Sets the Stage for a New Era of Imperialism Obama’s Military-Force Resolution Sets the Stage for a New Era of Imperialism

The AUMF has legitimized expanded presidential war-making.

Feb 25, 2015 / Michael T. Klare

The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’

The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’ The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’

A win for the Edward Snowden documentary is a win for democracy.

Feb 25, 2015 / Ali Gharib

What Happens if You Refuse to Pay Off Your Student Debt?

What Happens if You Refuse to Pay Off Your Student Debt? What Happens if You Refuse to Pay Off Your Student Debt?

Fifteen former students of the for-profit Corinthian college chain are launching a debt strike to allow other debtors to do just that.

Feb 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Fifty Shades of Basic

Fifty Shades of Basic Fifty Shades of Basic

The romance in the film isn’t perverse—and that’s the problem.

Feb 25, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Comix Nation

Comix Nation Comix Nation

Feb 25, 2015 / Jen Sorensen

Snapshot: Rolling Out the Afghan Carpet

Snapshot: Rolling Out the Afghan Carpet Snapshot: Rolling Out the Afghan Carpet

 

Feb 25, 2015 / Jonathan Ernst

Scott Walker, Science and Iowa Scott Walker, Science and Iowa

“When he was asked about his belief in evolution, Mr. Walker said, ‘I’m going to punt on that one.’”                                                                                         — The New York Times In Iowa, the GOP contains A bloc of folks convinced that Darwin’s wrong. So when the subject’s raised, it’s no surprise If every candidate is fourth and long.

Feb 25, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

What You Should Know About Walmart’s Raise

What You Should Know About Walmart’s Raise What You Should Know About Walmart’s Raise

Workers want full-time jobs and a living wage, not a publicity stunt.

Feb 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Furor Over Campus Rape Is More Than a Moral Panic

The Furor Over Campus Rape Is More Than a Moral Panic The Furor Over Campus Rape Is More Than a Moral Panic

The new documentary The Hunting Ground is a reminder that the campus rape crisis is real.

Feb 25, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

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