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Momentum Builds in the Fight Against Stop-and-Frisk

Momentum Builds in the Fight Against Stop-and-Frisk Momentum Builds in the Fight Against Stop-and-Frisk

Nearly every single community member speaking at recent hearing on stop-and-frisk opposed the NYPD’s controversial policy.

Oct 31, 2012 / Christie Thompson

At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along

At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along

Regardless of who wins on November 6, there are no signs that either Romney or Obama will act to dismantle the lawless military commissions created after 9/11.

Oct 31, 2012 / John Knefel

The Journeys of Fred Halliday The Journeys of Fred Halliday

On socialism or the Middle East, Fred Halliday’s intellectual flexibility was one of his greatest strengths.

Oct 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Susie Linfield

Romney Opposed Gay Rights in Massachusetts Romney Opposed Gay Rights in Massachusetts

As governor, Romney worked against gay adoption and anti-bullying efforts. 

Oct 29, 2012 / Ben Adler

James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets James Harden, the NBA and the Myth of Small Markets

Beneath the surface of a shocking NBA trade lies a corporate philosophy that puts fans last.

Oct 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change

There are unusual battle lines in a major progressive dispute over the future of the powerhouse website Change.org.

Oct 29, 2012 / Ari Melber

On the Lena Dunham ‘First Time’ Ad Controversy On the Lena Dunham ‘First Time’ Ad Controversy

It’s not about the sex—it’s about the emotion.

Oct 27, 2012 / Richard Kim

Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time

Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time

Lena Dunham’s Obama ad wasn’t the “first time” someone made a double entendre about voting.

Oct 26, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (10/26/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (10/26/12)

This week: LGBT New Yorkers stand against stop-and-frisk, Obama makes his "kill list" permanent, and much more. 

Oct 26, 2012 / StudentNation / StudentNation

The Clueless Politics of ‘Cloud Atlas’

The Clueless Politics of ‘Cloud Atlas’ The Clueless Politics of ‘Cloud Atlas’

The blockbuster adaptation’s “deep thoughts” come in about as cheap as its prosthetics.

Oct 26, 2012 / Michelle Dean

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