Politics

Propaganda Propagation Propaganda Propagation

A column arguing that a liberal foundation outspent the Koch brothers disproves its own assertion in a disclaimer—which conveniently gets forgotten when the initial claim is ...

Mar 28, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers

Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers

We do know that a comprehensive immigration reform bill will soon surface. The trouble is, we don’t know what it will contain.

Mar 28, 2013 / Aura Bogado

New Voter Suppression Efforts Prove the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

New Voter Suppression Efforts Prove the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed New Voter Suppression Efforts Prove the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

Fifty-five new voting restrictions have been introduced in thirty states this year.

Mar 28, 2013 / Ari Berman

The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About

The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About

Before the Iraq War, there was Guantánamo, the AUMF, My Lai and more. What you don’t know can hurt you.

Mar 28, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Noted Noted

Aura Bogado on the police killing of Manuel Diaz, Hamilton Fish on Iraq veteran Tomas Young, Robert Dreyfuss on “Obama's General” versus drones, the editors on New York City’s stop...

Mar 27, 2013 / Various Contributors

Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally

Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally

As Chicago Public Schools plans mass school closings, its interests lie in public perception—not facilitating a space for students, parents and activists to defend their scho...

Mar 27, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

The NSA Four reveal how a toxic mix of cronyism and fraud blinded the agency before 9/11.

Mar 26, 2013 / Feature / Tim Shorrock

The Right Leans In

The Right Leans In The Right Leans In

Media-savvy conservative think tanks take aim and fire at progressive power bases in the states.

Mar 26, 2013 / Feature / Lee Fang

Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration

Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration

Walker's planned memoir, identified as a "call to action" for conservatives, is widely seen as an opening gambit in his play for the 2016 Republican preside...

Mar 26, 2013 / John Nichols

New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault

New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault

Women who suffer sexual assault in the military are nine times more likely to get PTSD, and the military needs to act.

Mar 26, 2013 / George Zornick

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