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The Link Between USC and Garment Worker Factory Fires The Link Between USC and Garment Worker Factory Fires

Student activists are pointing out that one of USC's apparel monitors failed to address fire safety hazards that led to 289 deaths in Pakistan.

Dec 19, 2012 / StudentNation / Maria Rodriguez and Sarah Newell

Today in Poverty: An Education Wish List

Today in Poverty: An Education Wish List Today in Poverty: An Education Wish List

Here are ten reforms that would ensure every child receives the education they deserve.

Dec 19, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control John Nichols: Bridging the Gap on Gun Control

In the wake of a national tragedy, how do we have a productive conversation about how to keep our country safe?

Dec 19, 2012 / Press Room

Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

Cutting benefits goes against the Democratic Party's most powerful political claim: That it defends Social Security—no matter who is attacking.

Dec 19, 2012 / John Nichols

Gun Violence In American Schools Is Nothing New

Gun Violence In American Schools Is Nothing New Gun Violence In American Schools Is Nothing New

We’re seeing suggestions from the right side of the political spectrum that events like the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school are novel in American history—a ...

Dec 18, 2012 / StudentNation / Angus Johnston

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Focus the Secretary of State Debate on Policy, Not Politics Katrina vanden Heuvel: Focus the Secretary of State Debate on Policy, Not Politics

Partisan predictions for the presiden’s nominee have drowned out the real conversation on Obama’s foreign policy priorities. 

Dec 18, 2012 / Press Room

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything Don’t Be Fooled: Walmart Hasn’t Changed Anything

Walmart hasn’t stopped the sale of a single gun in the wake of Sandy Hook, even though many other stores have. 

Dec 18, 2012 / George Zornick

The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic

The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic The Unbearable Elasticity of Gun Logic

For the gun lobby, Newtown was evidence that more guns are necessary.

Dec 18, 2012 / Todd Gitlin

Hagel, the Jews and the Neocons

Hagel, the Jews and the Neocons Hagel, the Jews and the Neocons

The Wall Street Journal slams the former Nebraskan senator as anti-Semitic. Why? He criticizes Israel too much.

Dec 18, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Proposed Social Security Bargain Makes No Sense for the Elderly

Proposed Social Security Bargain Makes No Sense for the Elderly Proposed Social Security Bargain Makes No Sense for the Elderly

The median income of people over age 65 is less than $20,000. The solution is not to cut that further.

Dec 18, 2012 / Dean Baker

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