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Why the Movement Against Washington Football’s Racial Slur Is ‘Idle No More’

Why the Movement Against Washington Football’s Racial Slur Is ‘Idle No More’ Why the Movement Against Washington Football’s Racial Slur Is ‘Idle No More’

The largest demonstration in history against the NFL’s racial slur of a brand has roots north of the border.

Nov 3, 2014 / Dave Zirin

This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South

This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South

Heaven forbid if you say something true during an election.

Oct 31, 2014 / Leslie Savan

FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally

FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally

A bafflingly sexist move could scar the 2015 Women's World Cup.

Oct 31, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests?

Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests? Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests?

A new report documents the most major concerns.

Oct 31, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life

The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life

Colorado Senator Mark Udall has challenged the NSA and defended the Constitution.

Oct 31, 2014 / John Nichols

Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?

Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday? Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?

Using bait-and-switch strategies and confusing language, anti-choice advocates are trying to restrict access to safe, legal abortion.

Oct 31, 2014 / Dani McClain

Police Are the Problem

Police Are the Problem Police Are the Problem

The way we use the police in this country is inherently discriminatory. 

Oct 31, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys

Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys

Forty-two people are responsible for nearly a third of Super PAC spending in the 2014 election cycle.

Oct 31, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President

The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President

There goes Chris Christie, running his mouth again. At this point he'd be lucky to even get the GOP nomination.

Oct 30, 2014 / Leslie Savan

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

On Wednesday November, 5 at 7pm EST, Pollitt joins MSNBC’s Irin Carmon and the New School’s Terri Gordon for a live event.

Oct 30, 2014 / The Nation

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