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Afghanistan: The Occupation, Part II

Afghanistan: The Occupation, Part II Afghanistan: The Occupation, Part II

US gets nine bases, permission for 10,000 troops, not subject to Afghan law, needing no visas, and with ability to continue night raids.

Nov 21, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Students Are Leading the Fight Against Climate Change With a Simple Strategy: Divest Now!

Students Are Leading the Fight Against Climate Change With a Simple Strategy: Divest Now! Students Are Leading the Fight Against Climate Change With a Simple Strategy: Divest Now!

It could just be the first step toward reversing this slow-motion apocalypse.

Nov 21, 2013 / Todd Gitlin

Why We Dislike Alex Rodriguez and His Persecutors

Why We Dislike Alex Rodriguez and His Persecutors Why We Dislike Alex Rodriguez and His Persecutors

Alex Rodriguez stormed out of his own arbitration hearing. Then he took to the airwaves.

Nov 21, 2013 / Dave Zirin

How Do We Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying?

How Do We Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying? How Do We Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying?

Message of support to LGBTQ youth are a beautiful sign of solidarity, but alone they are inadequate to deal with the depth and scale of the crisis at hand.

Nov 20, 2013 / StudentNation / Keegan O’Brien and StudentNation

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Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America

As the disparity between rich and poor has grown, so have gaps in life expectancy between counties, towns, and even neighborhoods. 

Nov 20, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income

Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income

The Wyoming senatorial candidate touts her media experience on her campaign website.

Nov 20, 2013 / Lee Fang

Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare

Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare

Yes, it was a flawed compromise. But to achieve universal, humane healthcare for all, we first need effective implementation of the ACA.

Nov 20, 2013 / The Editors

JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough?

JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough? JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough?

The settlement with one of the nation’s biggest banks is historic—what should be next?

Nov 20, 2013 / George Zornick

Typhoon Haiyan’s Message to the World

Typhoon Haiyan’s Message to the World Typhoon Haiyan’s Message to the World

Climate change is upon us—and the danger is urgent.

Nov 20, 2013 / Walden Bello

Meet the Mayor Who’s Using Eminent Domain to Fight Foreclosure

Meet the Mayor Who’s Using Eminent Domain to Fight Foreclosure Meet the Mayor Who’s Using Eminent Domain to Fight Foreclosure

The fearless Gayle McLaughlin of Richmond, California, has taken on Chevron and big banks on behalf of taxpayers and underwater homeowners.

Nov 20, 2013 / Laura Flanders

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