Politics

The GOP Is Winning the War on Voting

The GOP Is Winning the War on Voting The GOP Is Winning the War on Voting

Voters in fourteen states—many with tight races—will face new restrictions at the polling booth for the first time in November.

Oct 15, 2014 / Ari Berman

If the GOP Wins the Senate, Expect a Total Assault on Reproductive Rights

If the GOP Wins the Senate, Expect a Total Assault on Reproductive Rights If the GOP Wins the Senate, Expect a Total Assault on Reproductive Rights

After November 4, America could follow Texas down a very anti-woman path.

Oct 15, 2014 / Ilyse Hogue

Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated

We’ll stop them for the documents they lack, And then we’ll try to get the poll tax back.

Oct 15, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Vanishing Act

Vanishing Act Vanishing Act

You’ve probably never heard of Martin J. Sklar. But you should have.

Oct 15, 2014 / Books & the Arts / James Livingston

From St. Louis to South LA, American Youth Move the Moment

From St. Louis to South LA, American Youth Move the Moment From St. Louis to South LA, American Youth Move the Moment

Across the country, young people rally, converge and stage sit-ins to end mass criminalization—and more.

Oct 14, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare

Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare

He has the authority to provoke a profound national debate about the nature of US militarism.

Oct 14, 2014 / William Greider

Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate

Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate

But mainstream media find it hard to admit. 

Oct 14, 2014 / Leslie Savan

In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan

In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan

The populist mobilization Moral Mondays has worked to register and inspire voters, and given a boost to NC Democrat Kay Hagan.

Oct 14, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality

How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality

A new report suggests that racial disparities in women’s health are aggravated by states’ refusal to expand Medicaid.

Oct 14, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Alexander Cockburn on the Death of Gary Webb, ‘a Very Fine Journalist Who Deserved Better Than He Got’

Alexander Cockburn on the Death of Gary Webb, ‘a Very Fine Journalist Who Deserved Better Than He Got’ Alexander Cockburn on the Death of Gary Webb, ‘a Very Fine Journalist Who Deserved Better Than He Got’

With a new film out about Webb, Kill the Messenger, we look back at Cockburn’s testament to the investigative reporter.

Oct 14, 2014 / Alexander Cockburn and Back Issues

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