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Why We Need International Women’s Day

Why We Need International Women’s Day Why We Need International Women’s Day

Over 100 years after the first International Women’s Day celebrations, women continue to trail behind men by every economic measure.

Mar 7, 2014 / Kathleen Geier

The Koch Brothers Spent Twice as Much on the 2012 Election as the Top Ten Unions Combined

The Koch Brothers Spent Twice as Much on the 2012 Election as the Top Ten Unions Combined The Koch Brothers Spent Twice as Much on the 2012 Election as the Top Ten Unions Combined

When Super PAC contributions and dark money are taken into account, David and Charles Koch spent over $412 million during the last election cycle. 

Mar 7, 2014 / Lee Fang

Why Americans Should Take August Off

Why Americans Should Take August Off Why Americans Should Take August Off

Cadillac thinks we get more glory—and stuff—by working so hard. Research says the opposite.

Mar 7, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs

Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs

The breakdown of negotiations has led Major League Soccer to fall back on what has become an all-too-familiar tactic in the world of sports.

Mar 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin

What’s the Matter With California? Student Dispatches From Santa Cruz to the Border

What’s the Matter With California? Student Dispatches From Santa Cruz to the Border What’s the Matter With California? Student Dispatches From Santa Cruz to the Border

Across the state and beyond, students rail against racism and austerity.

Mar 7, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Nearly 400 Arrested at XL Dissent—the Largest White House Civil Disobedience Action in a Generation

Nearly 400 Arrested at XL Dissent—the Largest White House Civil Disobedience Action in a Generation Nearly 400 Arrested at XL Dissent—the Largest White House Civil Disobedience Action in a Generation

The student-led protest was a dramatic demonstration of the youth climate movement’s growing resolve—and its sense of solidarity.

Mar 7, 2014 / Wen Stephenson

Oppose the Nomination of Ted Mitchell to the Department of Education

Oppose the Nomination of Ted Mitchell to the Department of Education Oppose the Nomination of Ted Mitchell to the Department of Education

President Obama's choice of Ted Mitchell as Under Secretary of the Department of Education has set off alarm bells for advocates for public education.

Mar 7, 2014 / NationAction

What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls?

What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls? What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls?

US officials claim the capture of Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is a major drug war victory. They're wrong.

Mar 7, 2014 / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus

Why Does the US Still Have So Few Women in Office?

Why Does the US Still Have So Few Women in Office? Why Does the US Still Have So Few Women in Office?

At the current rate of progress, it will take nearly 500 years for women to reach fair representation in government.

Mar 7, 2014 / Steven Hill

Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie

Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie

The kid in Ryan’s “full stomach…empty soul” CPAC speech is actually an advocate for free school lunches.

Mar 7, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

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