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Woody Guthrie

Top 10 Woody Guthrie Songs Top 10 Woody Guthrie Songs

Guthrie composed some of the most powerful protest songs ever written.

Jul 15, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg

Ethnic Armenian soldiers stand next to a cannon

Why Do Neo–Cold Warriors Want Another Proxy Fight With Russia? Why Do Neo–Cold Warriors Want Another Proxy Fight With Russia?

The recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a case study in how anti-Putin rhetoric obscures what is really going on.

Apr 19, 2016 / Pietro A. Shakarian

The Good Liars with Rick Santorum

This Comedy Duo Is Masterfully Trolling the 2016 Campaign This Comedy Duo Is Masterfully Trolling the 2016 Campaign

They haven’t only crashed campaign events for Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton—they shot assault weapons with Rick Santorum.

Mar 15, 2016 / Richard Kreitner and Thomas Bollier

Hillary Clinton and the Anti-Democratic Origins of American Politics

Hillary Clinton and the Anti-Democratic Origins of American Politics Hillary Clinton and the Anti-Democratic Origins of American Politics

The former secretary of state’s worship of the founders underscores the difference between her and Bernie Sanders.

Feb 8, 2016 / Richard Kreitner

U.S. Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Governor Kasich holds a campaign town hall meeting in Peterborough

John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights

Unless a federal judge steps in, Cincinnati could become the largest metro area in the United States without access to abortion.

Sep 8, 2015 / Dani McClain

President Obama

The TPP Fast-Track Vote Wasn’t About Obama, It Was About Failed Trade Policies The TPP Fast-Track Vote Wasn’t About Obama, It Was About Failed Trade Policies

Obama’s usual allies recognized that America needs fair trade, not free trade.

Jun 12, 2015 / John Nichols

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits Liberals Deal Obama a Stunning Blow on Trade—but One More Showdown Awaits

Nobody saw this vote coming—but progressive activism delivered a shocking result Friday in Congress.

Jun 12, 2015 / George Zornick

The Irresistible Realness of Dusty Rhodes

The Irresistible Realness of Dusty Rhodes The Irresistible Realness of Dusty Rhodes

Dusty Rhodes was a fake wrestler telling real truths in dark times.

Jun 12, 2015 / Dave Zirin

The Case Against Fast Track

The Case Against Fast Track The Case Against Fast Track

From weak enforcement to a blank check for President Cruz, why Democrats are rebelling against trade promotion authority.

Jun 11, 2015 / George Zornick

From McKinney to HB 2: How Texas Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Disregard Women’s Lives

From McKinney to HB 2: How Texas Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Disregard Women’s Lives From McKinney to HB 2: How Texas Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Disregard Women’s Lives

With both the McKinney pool fiasco and the unrelenting attack on abortion rights, the state has put the safety of women and girls at risk.

Jun 11, 2015 / Dani McClain

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