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This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions

This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions

Senate legislation could put the pro-choice movement back on the offensive.

Jul 15, 2014 / George Zornick

Report From Gaza: When My Son Screams

Report From Gaza: When My Son Screams Report From Gaza: When My Son Screams

We don’t even seem to have a right to exist or defend ourselves. That right, according to the United States, belongs to Israel alone.

Jul 15, 2014 / Mohammed Omer

Martin O’Malley’s Right: The Immigration Debate Must Respect ‘Essential Human Dignity’

Martin O’Malley’s Right: The Immigration Debate Must Respect ‘Essential Human Dignity’ Martin O’Malley’s Right: The Immigration Debate Must Respect ‘Essential Human Dignity’

A potential 2016 presidential candidate adds a moral message—and tone—to discourse.

Jul 15, 2014 / John Nichols

Citigroup Just Bought a $7 Billion Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card

Citigroup Just Bought a $7 Billion Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card Citigroup Just Bought a $7 Billion Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card

The collapse of the housing market cost Americans $16 trillion. But the banks that caused it are getting away with a slap on the wrist.

Jul 15, 2014 / Robert Scheer

Netanyahu’s Bankrupt Strategy

Netanyahu’s Bankrupt Strategy Netanyahu’s Bankrupt Strategy

By demonizing the Palestinian leadership, the Israeli prime minister raised expectations for a decisive victory and opened the door for attacks from the right.

Jul 15, 2014 / Noam Sheizaf

Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide

Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide

Our movement isn’t strong enough yet to end US enabling of the carnage in Gaza—but the shift in public discourse is a crucial first step.

Jul 15, 2014 / Phyllis Bennis

Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder?

Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder? Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder?

Israel's single and looking to mingle. 

Jul 15, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Stacked newspapers

The Distorting Reality of ‘False Balance’ in the Media The Distorting Reality of ‘False Balance’ in the Media

Too much media has becomes fixated on finding “balance,” even if it means presenting fiction on par with fact.

Jul 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

66 Percent of Americans Now Live in a Constitution-Free Zone

66 Percent of Americans Now Live in a Constitution-Free Zone 66 Percent of Americans Now Live in a Constitution-Free Zone

Thanks to the militarization and expansion of the “border” region, 197 million Americans now live within the jurisdiction of US Customs and Border Patrol.

Jul 15, 2014 / Todd Miller

The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas

The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas

For too long, Hamas has served as Israel’s useful bogeyman.

Jul 15, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

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