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Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War

Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War

Fifty years ago, college was cheap, unions were strong and there was no terrorism-industrial complex.

Jan 15, 2013 / Jon Wiener

Drones Made of Platinum

Drones Made of Platinum Drones Made of Platinum

When the time is right, real leaders take unilateral action.

Jan 15, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Kudos to Ilyse Hogue

Kudos to Ilyse Hogue Kudos to Ilyse Hogue

We're delighted to congratulate Nation blogger Ilyse Hogue on her appointment as the new president of NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Jan 14, 2013 / Press Room

Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis?

Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis? Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis?

NGOs and foreign governments are preventing Haitians from repairing their broken country.

Jan 14, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

Although Governor Deval Patrick said it won’t affect his choice of a replacement, the petition drive could raise pressure to involve citizens in the process.

Jan 14, 2013 / Ari Melber

Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making

Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making Dave Zirin: The Super Bowl’s Biggest Controversy-in-the-Making

On Up with Chris Hayes, Dave Zirin discusses this year’s controversial Super Bowl ad.

Jan 14, 2013 / Press Room

Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day

Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day

We all know the damage done by corporate money in politics. On January 19, we have the opportunity to do something about it.

Jan 14, 2013 / Mark Green and Robert Weissman

Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left

Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left

A strong set of reform proposals from an influential center-left think tank raises pressure on politicians to create real change.

Jan 14, 2013 / George Zornick

Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song

Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song Lance Armstrong’s Discordant Redemption Song

Lance Armstrong will attempt the impossible comeback this week. Given the masters he must appease, Oprah will not be enough.

Jan 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Millennials and Guns

Millennials and Guns Millennials and Guns

The youth-driven Gun Violence Prevention Task Force aims to delineate reasonable but meaningful solutions.

Jan 14, 2013 / StudentNation / Ryan Dahrouge, Jamira Burley, and StudentNation

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