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Feature
The Monsterization of Trayvon Martin
How George Zimmerman’s lawyers exploited racist stereotypes to justify the fear—and killing—of black men.
Patricia J. Williams
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Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages?
Women who care for poor kids are often mothers living in poverty themselves.
E. Tammy Kim
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The Trials of Bradley Manning
His conviction on Espionage Act charges poses grave dangers for American journalism.
Chase Madar
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Editorial
Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit
The citizens of one of our largest cities are being shut out of the decisions that will affect their future.
John Nichols
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Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?
Showdowns in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and beyond have turned out parents and teachers in droves—and revealed how out of touch education reformers really are.
Amy B. Dean
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Fed Up With Larry Summers
His appointment as next chair of the Federal Reserve would be a clear sign that narrow financial interests are still in charge of the Democratic Party.
William Greider
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Scandals Are Us
New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn says Anthony Weiner’s sexual behavior inspires disgust. In another era, hers would have too.
JoAnn Wypijewski
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Column
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Do American Conservatives Really Want to Live With Europe’s Abortion Laws?
Smacking down the the latest anti-abortion fallacy.
Katha Pollitt
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Books & the Arts
For and Against Method
A painter who never lost sight of life’s being perpetually in transition.
Barry Schwabsky
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Shelf Life
Martín Adan’s The Cardboard House; José Manuel Prieto’s Encyclopedia of a Life in Russia
Aaron Thier
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Dispatches from the Front: On Narconovelas
All wars have their bards, and Mexico’s ongoing narco wars are no exception.
Jorge Volpi
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Thoughtless and Dishonest
Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine; Sophia Coppola’s The Bling Ring; Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station
Stuart Klawans
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Letters
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Crossword
Puzzle No. 3290
And don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.
Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto