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Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests?

Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests? Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests?

A new report documents the most major concerns.

Oct 31, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life

The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life

Colorado Senator Mark Udall has challenged the NSA and defended the Constitution.

Oct 31, 2014 / John Nichols

Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?

Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday? Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?

Using bait-and-switch strategies and confusing language, anti-choice advocates are trying to restrict access to safe, legal abortion.

Oct 31, 2014 / Dani McClain

Police Are the Problem

Police Are the Problem Police Are the Problem

The way we use the police in this country is inherently discriminatory. 

Oct 31, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Interview With Noam Chomsky on the Crisis in Central America and Mexico

Interview With Noam Chomsky on the Crisis in Central America and Mexico Interview With Noam Chomsky on the Crisis in Central America and Mexico

Chomsky discusses the past, present and future of Latin American politics.

Oct 31, 2014 / Greg Grandin

Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys

Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys

Forty-two people are responsible for nearly a third of Super PAC spending in the 2014 election cycle.

Oct 31, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

The Iceman Bloggeth The Iceman Bloggeth

A referee for the Nation puzzle

Oct 30, 2014 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President

The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President

There goes Chris Christie, running his mouth again. At this point he'd be lucky to even get the GOP nomination.

Oct 30, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Barack Obama’s Smart Political Play: Go for the Governorships

Barack Obama’s Smart Political Play: Go for the Governorships Barack Obama’s Smart Political Play: Go for the Governorships

Focusing on state races where he can generate turnout makes political and policy sense for Obama.

Oct 30, 2014 / John Nichols

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

On Wednesday November, 5 at 7pm EST, Pollitt joins MSNBC’s Irin Carmon and the New School’s Terri Gordon for a live event.

Oct 30, 2014 / The Nation

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