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The Autumn of David Stern The Autumn of David Stern

The solution to the NBA's lockout lies in confronting the culture of fear created by David Stern.

Aug 2, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Who’s Helped and Who’s Harmed By Debt Deal?

Who’s Helped and Who’s Harmed By Debt Deal? Who’s Helped and Who’s Harmed By Debt Deal?

The deal savages programs for the lower and middle classes, while hedge fund managers and oil companies probably won’t sacrifice a cent. 

Aug 1, 2011 / George Zornick

Republican Presidential Candidates Slam Debt Deal Republican Presidential Candidates Slam Debt Deal

With the exception of Huntsman, the candidates oppose the deal--a sign that the field will push the party even further to the right during the campaign.

Aug 1, 2011 / Ben Adler

Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal

President Obama heralds his supporters for pressuring Congress for a debt deal that most of his supporters dislike.

Aug 1, 2011 / Ari Melber

Violence and Economic Mobility in the Jim Crow South Violence and Economic Mobility in the Jim Crow South

How racial violence during segregation shaped the present-day wealth gap between blacks and whites.

Jul 29, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Tiny Tea Party Rally vs. Large Progressive Rally: Which Gets More Beltway Ink? Tiny Tea Party Rally vs. Large Progressive Rally: Which Gets More Beltway Ink?

Corporate media help manufacture the Tea Party’s power every bit as much as the tea party manufactured our current debt “crisis.”

Jul 29, 2011 / Leslie Savan

The ‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Who Are Pushing the Country to the Brink

The ‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Who Are Pushing the Country to the Brink The ‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Who Are Pushing the Country to the Brink

Tea Party groups have wielded enormous power in the debt ceiling debate, despite a long history of crackpot theories and dirty politics. 

Jul 28, 2011 / George Zornick

The Rise of the Austerity Hawk Democrats The Rise of the Austerity Hawk Democrats

President Obama has successfully used the bully pulpit to undermine the case for progressive governance.

Jul 28, 2011 / Ari Berman

Peter King Targets Somali-American Radicalization—and the ‘New York Times’ Peter King Targets Somali-American Radicalization—and the ‘New York Times’

Rep. Peter King held his third hearing into domestic Muslim radicalization, but found plenty of time to bash the New York Times along the way.

Jul 27, 2011 / George Zornick

Media Blows Debt Crisis Coverage With Balance Bias

Media Blows Debt Crisis Coverage With Balance Bias Media Blows Debt Crisis Coverage With Balance Bias

The misleading press coverage of the debt fight reveals a fundamental problem with today’s journalism—the quest for innocence and balance when it does not exist.

Jul 27, 2011 / Ari Melber

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