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Breaking the Silence’s Our Harsh Logic: Israeli Soldiers’ Testimonies from the Occupied Territories, 2000–2010.

Dec 5, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eyal Press

Exchange Exchange

Flood insurance: build an ark

Dec 5, 2012 / Our Readers and Naomi Klein

Puzzle No. 3264 Puzzle No. 3264

And don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.

Dec 4, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Why Is Walmart at War With the Huffington Post?

Why Is Walmart at War With the Huffington Post? Why Is Walmart at War With the Huffington Post?

Walmart’s latest critique of the outlet turns on the meaning of the word “new.”

Dec 4, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Why the World Bank Must Divest from Fossil Fuels

Why the World Bank Must Divest from Fossil Fuels Why the World Bank Must Divest from Fossil Fuels

The Bank claims it wants to step up to the challenge of climate change. But why is it still investing in fossil fuels?

Dec 4, 2012 / Daphne Wysham

The US Military Approves Bombing Children The US Military Approves Bombing Children

It’s not just all “military age males” being targeted in Afghanistan. Now, it’s kids, too, says the Military Times.

Dec 4, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Conservative Birthrate Panic: Our Hope for Better Work/Family Policies? Conservative Birthrate Panic: Our Hope for Better Work/Family Policies?

Ross Douthat is worried about fewer American babies. Family policy could be the answer.

Dec 4, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!

Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’! Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!

Why do we let doomsayers control the 'fiscal cliff' conversation?

Dec 4, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

The Barack Obama Story (Updated)

The Barack Obama Story (Updated) The Barack Obama Story (Updated)

How did a community organizer and a constitutional law professor become an extrajudicial, drone-happy president? 

Dec 4, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

The New Filibuster Fight The New Filibuster Fight

With the determination of newly elected senators like Elizabeth Warren, Democrats may finally have the power to change the rule that’s long held American progress hostage.&nb...

Dec 4, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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