Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies) Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies)
The problem of unfair and inscrutible boilerplate contracts might find its remedy in Washington or the state capitols—or we might be able to seize the day ourselves.
Mar 15, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Obama’s Iran Missteps Before Israel Visit Obama’s Iran Missteps Before Israel Visit
By placating Israel’s hawks, the president is making the Iran he wants less likely.
Mar 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15 Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15
Across the country, universities are breaking their promises—on affordability, diversity and protection against rape. What do students have to say about it?
Mar 15, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
‘Veronica Mars’, Amanda Palmer, ‘The Atlantic’ and the Depressing Economics of Cultural Production: Oh My! ‘Veronica Mars’, Amanda Palmer, ‘The Atlantic’ and the Depressing Economics of Cultural Production: Oh My!
The way things are going, Kickstarter may become the “corporate welfare” of the artistic world.
Mar 15, 2013 / Michelle Dean
Fast Times at MSNBC Fast Times at MSNBC
Chris Hayes moves up, Ed Schultz moves over and the man who taped the Romney “47 percent” video moves into the light.
Mar 14, 2013 / Leslie Savan
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Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO] Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]
March 15 marks the start of Hungary’s 1848 revolution—and protesters are once again hitting the streets for basic rights.
Mar 14, 2013 / Laura Flanders
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/15/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/15/13)
Warrior cops, Massive Open Online Courses, mulling mullahs and a new Great Game in the Arctic.
Mar 14, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Columbia Students Come Out for Campus Workers’ Rights Columbia Students Come Out for Campus Workers’ Rights
It seems that students and workers united are finally building the “Columbia community” that the administration often talks about.
Mar 14, 2013 / StudentNation / George Joseph and StudentNation
The Dark Side of Democracy The Dark Side of Democracy
The lead-up to the Iraq War ten years ago shows us how the media today falsely correlates importance and exclusivity.
Mar 14, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses
First, cut the budget so students can’t get the courses they need. Then, bring in for-profit companies.
Mar 14, 2013 / Jon Wiener