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Is Barack Obama Morphing Into Dick Cheney? Is Barack Obama Morphing Into Dick Cheney?

Four ways the President is pursuing Cheney's geopolitics of global energy.

Jun 21, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate

Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them. 

Jun 20, 2012 / Emily Douglas

Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved

The Greek election has brought the same old politicans back to power and neo-Nazi Golden Dawn into parliament.

Jun 20, 2012 / Maria Margaronis

Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million

A university press is placed on the chopping block while the school’s head coach is paid nearly seven times its annual operation cost.

Jun 20, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports

The Department of Justice spent $2 to 3 million prosecuting Roger Clemens. Why?

Jun 20, 2012 / Press Room

Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution

Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution

Issa has made politics central to his fight with the Obama White House—rather than making a credible case for his demands.

Jun 20, 2012 / John Nichols

All Hands on Deck at UVA All Hands on Deck at UVA

Given the transience of students and administrators at UVA, a stable faculty is central to protecting the University's vision, argues a student editor.

Jun 20, 2012 / StudentNation / George Wang

Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors

Obama for America filed a complaint with the FEC arguing that Karl Rove’s group is a political committee, so it must disclose its donors.

Jun 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

In Egypt, a President Without Power

In Egypt, a President Without Power In Egypt, a President Without Power

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi will take over an office that the military has already stripped of much of its power.

Jun 20, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Julian Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador Julian Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador

The Wikileaks founder has sought refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London.

Jun 20, 2012 / Tom Hayden

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