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Two Crucial Questions for James Comey

Two Crucial Questions for James Comey Two Crucial Questions for James Comey

On government surveillance and Wall Street accountability, the nominee for FBI director has a lot to answer for. 

May 30, 2013 / George Zornick

Could the Facebook Win Be Feminism’s Tipping Point?

Could the Facebook Win Be Feminism’s Tipping Point? Could the Facebook Win Be Feminism’s Tipping Point?

Rape jokes, anti-feminist jibes and other forms of hate speech are—in the public eye—no longer anomalies.

May 30, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

Will El Salvador’s Anti-Choice Government Let a Pregnant Woman Die?

Will El Salvador’s Anti-Choice Government Let a Pregnant Woman Die? Will El Salvador’s Anti-Choice Government Let a Pregnant Woman Die?

Here’s what you can do to help save Beatriz, the victim of “pro-life” orthodoxy on overdrive.

May 30, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

Corporate Influence at the Center for American Progress?

Corporate Influence at the Center for American Progress? Corporate Influence at the Center for American Progress?

The prominent liberal think tank still skirts questions about its donors.

May 30, 2013 / Ken Silverstein

China’s ‘Gift’ to the US Over North Korea

China’s ‘Gift’ to the US Over North Korea China’s ‘Gift’ to the US Over North Korea

There’s a sense of cooperation developing between the two greatest world powers.

May 30, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Cold War Redux?

Cold War Redux? Cold War Redux?

Are Washington, Moscow and Beijing using the global arms trade to create a new cold war?

May 30, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

Fast Food Workers Striking in Seattle

Fast Food Workers Striking in Seattle Fast Food Workers Striking in Seattle

Seattle is the seventh city in eight weeks where fast food workers have gone on strike.

May 30, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Obama’s Chicago Fundraiser Targeted by Families Fighting Record Deportations

Obama’s Chicago Fundraiser Targeted by Families Fighting Record Deportations Obama’s Chicago Fundraiser Targeted by Families Fighting Record Deportations

A dozen people were arrested today protesting the Obama administration’s continued detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants.

May 29, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Student Organizations Under Assault Student Organizations Under Assault

State legislatures across the US are proposing bills that serve to debilitate statewide student associations and other student advocacy organizations.

May 29, 2013 / StudentNation / Isabelle Nastasia and StudentNation

Dave Zirin: Rutgers Has Some Explaining to Do

Dave Zirin: Rutgers Has Some Explaining to Do Dave Zirin: Rutgers Has Some Explaining to Do

The university’s new athletic director has a record of abusing players—and lying about it. How long will her selection hold up? Dave Zirin breaks down what’s at p...

May 29, 2013 / Press Room

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