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Supreme Court Delivers a Win for First Amendment Rights

Supreme Court Delivers a Win for First Amendment Rights Supreme Court Delivers a Win for First Amendment Rights

In a 6-2 decision, the Court prohibited the government from requiring organizations to espouse specific ideas in order to receive funding.

Jun 20, 2013 / David Cole

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform? Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

With a Republican majority revolting against a pathway to citizenship, John Boehner may be the only one who can get the legislation back on track. 

Jun 20, 2013 / Chris Hayes

How America Became a Dollarocracy

How America Became a Dollarocracy How America Became a Dollarocracy

How can we save our political system from the corrupting influence of money?

Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols

A Deceptive Win on Plan B

A Deceptive Win on Plan B A Deceptive Win on Plan B

Our reproductive rights are still in danger.

Jun 20, 2013 / StudentNation / Kathleen Robin Joyce and StudentNation

Dave Zirin: What Is the Future for the Salad Revolution?

Dave Zirin: What Is the Future for the Salad Revolution? Dave Zirin: What Is the Future for the Salad Revolution?

With authorities backing away from their proposed transportation hike, what is next for the protests in Brazil?

Jun 20, 2013 / Press Room

Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups

Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups

In a significant win for public health, the Justices called the pledge a violation of the First Amendment.

Jun 20, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant

As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

The only historical comparison to what is happening right now in Brazil was in 1968 in Mexico City. We must be vigilant in making sure they don't end in the same way.

Jun 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights

Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights

It was absolutely right to honor the great abolitionist by renewing his call for full voting rights for DC—and all of America.

Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols

Republicans Ignore Science and the Supreme Court in New Anti-Abortion Bill

Republicans Ignore Science and the Supreme Court in New Anti-Abortion Bill Republicans Ignore Science and the Supreme Court in New Anti-Abortion Bill

The House voted to ban abortions after twenty weeks—which, if it became law, would be blatantly unconstitutional.

Jun 19, 2013 / William Greider

Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison

Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison

The human rights activist who has organized protests against the ban on female drivers will serve ten months in jail for the crime of "inciting a woman against her husband.&qu...

Jun 19, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

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