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Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda

In its reluctance to talk about and invest to reduce poverty, the United States is cutting off its nose to spite its face.

May 31, 2012 / Press Room

Where Are Eric Schneiderman’s Resources Going to Come From? Where Are Eric Schneiderman’s Resources Going to Come From?

The RMBS working group needs more resources, but Congress is too slow to help. 

May 31, 2012 / George Zornick

James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence

The influence of scam artist James O’Keefe on pro-voter ID legislators can't be dismissed.

May 31, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone

Some Republicans may blame immigrants for the country’s economic woes, but in reality, the causes are far more deeply rooted and complex.

May 31, 2012 / Press Room

Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor?

Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor? Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor?

How did we became a nation that fails to help its most needy citizens, and what can be done?

May 31, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

A Drone-Eat-Drone World A Drone-Eat-Drone World

Its ‘roadmap’ in tatters, the Pentagon takes a detour to Terminator Planet.

May 31, 2012 / Nick Turse

Hope Burning Hope Burning

So now we have Rambo Obama, a steely warrior who hurls death-dealing drones at anyone who threatens the good old USA. Including children.

May 31, 2012 / Robert Scheer

What Would George Tiller Do? What Would George Tiller Do?

On the third anniversary of Dr. Tiller’s death, let’s honor his memory by trusting women.

May 31, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker

The embattled governor faces the last debate of Wisconsin’s recall fight. He should answer questions about lies to Congress, a corruption probe and whether he supported recal...

May 31, 2012 / John Nichols

Solidarity Forever: Occupy Throws Support Behind Struggles in Quebec, Mexico Solidarity Forever: Occupy Throws Support Behind Struggles in Quebec, Mexico

Activists in Quebec, the United States and Mexico are setting aside nationalism in the spirit of solidarity.

May 31, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

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