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More Weak Wins for Romney

More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney

Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him. 

Feb 29, 2012 / Ben Adler

Explainer: Why Do We Need a Volcker Rule? Explainer: Why Do We Need a Volcker Rule?

The proposed rule drew a blizzard of criticism from the financial industry. Here’s why commercial banks shouldn’t be able to make risky bets.

Feb 28, 2012 / Mike Konczal

UN Human Rights Council Reports on Abuses in Syria UN Human Rights Council Reports on Abuses in Syria

A new report has found the Assad regime responsible for crimes against humanity. Will it do anything to stop the bloodshed?

Feb 28, 2012 / Barbara Crossette

Occupy Colleges Takes the Next Step Occupy Colleges Takes the Next Step

Occupy Colleges calls for March 1 National Day of Action for Education.

Feb 28, 2012 / StudentNation / Diana Delgado

Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan

As Santorum and Romney battle each other in Michigan, the Republicans are losing the state. 

Feb 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney

What some experts think will happen in upcoming Republican primaries, and why.

Feb 28, 2012 / Press Room

White House Taking Heat on Afghanistan White House Taking Heat on Afghanistan

Recent violence has forced the administration to defend its strategy to stay for two more years. 

Feb 28, 2012 / George Zornick

Eyal Press: What Makes a Rebel?

Eyal Press: What Makes a Rebel? Eyal Press: What Makes a Rebel?

Confronting hard truths about conformity and resistance.

Feb 28, 2012 / The Nation

Fanning the Flames in Afghanistan Fanning the Flames in Afghanistan

How US (in)actions have all but ensured a failed end to its presence in Afghanistan.

Feb 28, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt and Nick Turse

AIDS and Imperialism: Karma and Colonial Crimes AIDS and Imperialism: Karma and Colonial Crimes

A new book shows that the HIV virus was triggered by wanton imperial depredations.

Feb 28, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Bob Dreyfuss

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