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New Hampshire Students Press for Fossil Fuel Divestment New Hampshire Students Press for Fossil Fuel Divestment

UNH students delivered a petition signed by 1,000 of their peers to the office of President Mark Huddleston calling for the divestment of the institution’s endowment from fos...

Dec 3, 2012 / StudentNation / Andrea Jones

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Our Feminist Roundup offers a weekly recap of feminist news and commentary.

Dec 3, 2012 / The Nation

George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power

What does the National People’s Action director have in store for Obama’s second term?

Dec 3, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change

Lawmakers shouldn’t be able to block legislation behind closed doors.

Dec 3, 2012 / Press Room

Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’

Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’

A few key points to keep in mind during the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.

Dec 3, 2012 / Robert B. Reich

The Hollowing Out of America

The Hollowing Out of America The Hollowing Out of America

“Debtpocalypse” is merely the latest installment in a tragic, forty-year story of the dispossession of American workers. 

Dec 3, 2012 / Steve Fraser

Nevada Led the Country in Expanding the Vote. Now, It’s Eyeing Voter ID Nevada Led the Country in Expanding the Vote. Now, It’s Eyeing Voter ID

Nevada's Secretary of State wants to implement a costly voter ID registration system to combat nonexistent voter fraud.

Dec 3, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts

AIDS activists have led the way in direct action against cuts to vital programs.

Dec 3, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Will Obama Use His Campaign List to Break The Filibuster? Will Obama Use His Campaign List to Break The Filibuster?

There’s a sleeping giant on the sidelines of the most important legislative fight in the next four years.

Dec 2, 2012 / Ari Melber

How Can They Play? Murder, Suicide and the National Football League How Can They Play? Murder, Suicide and the National Football League

The NFL told the world that the death of a 22-year-old woman, the suicide of a player and the mental state of his teammates is secondary to the schedule.

Dec 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin

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