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Letters From the October 19, 2015, Issue Letters From the October 19, 2015, Issue

Coming out for choice… Hillary’s unrequited love… up for debate… nationalize The Nation

Oct 1, 2015 / Our Readers

Refugees to Europe: Do Better Than This

Refugees to Europe: Do Better Than This Refugees to Europe: Do Better Than This

From Germany to Switzerland, asylum seekers are organizing to demand humane treatment from rich nations.

Sep 30, 2015 / Caitlin L. Chandler

Is it Time for a New New Deal?

Is it Time for a New New Deal? Is it Time for a New New Deal?

Our economy is broken. Could a universal basic income, child allowances, and worker-owned cooperatives fix it?

Sep 30, 2015 / James M. Larkin and Zach Goldhammer

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Jeremy Corbyn Speaks, but Will a New Generation Listen? Jeremy Corbyn Speaks, but Will a New Generation Listen?

In his speech at the Labour Party conference, Corbyn appeared calm, relaxed and genial. But does his persona resonate more with the past than with the future?

Sep 29, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

The US establishment doesn’t understand that Russia’s foray into Syria is more than an imperial gamble.

Sep 29, 2015 / James Carden

Why Are So Many Women Behind Bars in Oklahoma?

Why Are So Many Women Behind Bars in Oklahoma? Why Are So Many Women Behind Bars in Oklahoma?

With twice as many women in prison as in other states, Oklahoma is the female-incarceration capital of the United States.

Sep 29, 2015 / Victoria Law

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The Most Exceptional Thing About America Is Our Paranoia The Most Exceptional Thing About America Is Our Paranoia

In the United States, you’re more likely to be crushed by falling furniture than killed by a terrorist—but try telling that to Washington.

Sep 29, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

Asking for a Friend

Asking for a Friend Asking for a Friend

Living under late capitalism is hard. Liza is here to help.

Sep 29, 2015 / Liza Featherstone

Tom Tomorrow Toon

What Keeps Right-Wingers Up at Night? What Keeps Right-Wingers Up at Night?

The very real fear of gay marriage and children’s science projects.

Sep 29, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Pope Francis addresses Congress

Pope Francis Shows Us a Better Politics Pope Francis Shows Us a Better Politics

American politicians should take Pope Francis’ message of cooperation to heart.

Sep 29, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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