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Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

You can’t opt out.

Jan 13, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

Fifteen Millennial Movements to Watch This Spring

Fifteen Millennial Movements to Watch This Spring Fifteen Millennial Movements to Watch This Spring

From the Deep South to Wisconsin, a sampling of student and youth organizing that’s taking off.

Jan 13, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez

More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez

60 Minutes did its tattered reputation no favors in its report about Alex Rodriguez.

Jan 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission?

Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission? Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission?

The Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman Tom Wheeler announces efforts to “do things differently.”

Jan 10, 2014 / Leticia Miranda

On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio

On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio

The text of Harry Belafonte’s inaugural remarks, with additional commentary by Carl Hart.

Jan 10, 2014 / Harry Belafonte and Carl L. Hart

No Longer Human

No Longer Human No Longer Human

In the eyes of Texas, one woman is now nothing more than a machine.

Jan 10, 2014 / Ilyse Hogue

Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York?

Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York? Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York?

A new report shows that the unsolved homicide rate is far higher for black victims. The problem goes beyond the number of detectives in black neighborhoods.

Jan 10, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money

Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money

Preventing further sexual and economic violence will require a more equitable distribution of resources within the country and the hemisphere.

Jan 9, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Universal Preschool Push Will Test Cuomo’s Commitment to New York Women

Universal Preschool Push Will Test Cuomo’s Commitment to New York Women Universal Preschool Push Will Test Cuomo’s Commitment to New York Women

The New York governor’s refusal to allocate funds for universal pre-K reveals the limits of his social progressivism.

Jan 9, 2014 / Bryce Covert

The Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: An ‘Edge of Sports’ Post-Mortem

The Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: An ‘Edge of Sports’ Post-Mortem The Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: An ‘Edge of Sports’ Post-Mortem

It is easy to slam the Baseball Hall of Fame voters. It is harder to understand why they leave out the game’s greats.

Jan 9, 2014 / Dave Zirin

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