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Barney Frank: Cut the Military Budget Now Barney Frank: Cut the Military Budget Now

 Representative Barney Frank had strong words for his colleagues on the supercommittee at Take Back America 2011 this morning. 

Oct 4, 2011 / George Zornick

Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record

The name of his family hunting ranch raises questions about his race politics. So what’s his record on civil rights issues?

Oct 4, 2011 / Ben Adler

We Are All Human Microphones Now We Are All Human Microphones Now

It's people-powered, no-tech, lo-fi and astonishingly slow. But the human microphone, an adaptation to New York's laws against amplified sound, may be Occupy Wall Street's secret w...

Oct 3, 2011 / Richard Kim

With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’ With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’

 A savvy Democratic congressman warns that House and Senate Democrats had best be thinking about how to run and win even if Obama stumbles. History suggests that his point is ...

Oct 3, 2011 / John Nichols

Building Infrastructure to Win Back the American Dream Building Infrastructure to Win Back the American Dream

To build a political movement you need active grassroots--and good candidates. 

Oct 3, 2011 / George Zornick

Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands?

Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands? Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands?

Previous protests have presented detailed policy proposals to no avail. Maybe it’s time to try something new.

Oct 3, 2011 / Betsy Reed

Should Chris Christie Run for President? Should Chris Christie Run for President?

Come on Christie, just do it. 

Oct 3, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Top Ten Songs About Class Top Ten Songs About Class

Since every great protest movement needs its culture, here's my stab at a list of the ten best songs ever written about class and poverty in tribute to #OccupyWallStreet.

Oct 3, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg

Why DO They Occupy Wall Street? Why DO They Occupy Wall Street?

What is the occupiers' agenda? It’s the humanity, stupid!

Oct 3, 2011 / William Greider

The Ever-Changing Narrative Of Occupy Wall Street Mass Arrests

The Ever-Changing Narrative Of Occupy Wall Street Mass Arrests The Ever-Changing Narrative Of Occupy Wall Street Mass Arrests

Inititial reports heaped the blame for the confusion on the Brooklyn Bridge this past weekend on the NYPD. Now, the narrative is changing, with the establishment media shifting acc...

Oct 3, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

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