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The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court

The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court

Clinics in Texas that were recently forced to stop providing abortions because of sweeping new regulations have filed an emergency appeal to the court.

Oct 7, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

An Interview with Jackson Browne

An Interview with Jackson Browne An Interview with Jackson Browne

The legendary songwriter about his politics, his fourteenth studio album and what it was like the first time he saw Springsteen perform.

Oct 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Katrina vanden Heuvel

The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires

The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires

Blood testing to build a better basketball cyborg? The newest NBA data-driven health craze that will further dehumanize—“thingify”—the players.

Oct 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin

No, ISIS Is Not a Threat to the US

No, ISIS Is Not a Threat to the US No, ISIS Is Not a Threat to the US

The terror-mongers are at it again, but dangers to the “homeland” are vanishingly small. 

Oct 7, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Are New York’s Sex Workers Getting Their Fair Day in Court?

Are New York’s Sex Workers Getting Their Fair Day in Court? Are New York’s Sex Workers Getting Their Fair Day in Court?

The courts want to offer sex workers “compassion”—but maybe agency would be more useful.

Oct 6, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Will the UN’s New Development Goals Downplay the Need for Gender Equality?

Will the UN’s New Development Goals Downplay the Need for Gender Equality? Will the UN’s New Development Goals Downplay the Need for Gender Equality?

Women’s reproductive rights are at risk of being de-emphasized as UN member nations draft the Sustainable Development Goals.

Oct 6, 2014 / Barbara Crossette

Gay Marriage Is a Reality in 5 States After a Supreme Court Ruling

Gay Marriage Is a Reality in 5 States After a Supreme Court Ruling Gay Marriage Is a Reality in 5 States After a Supreme Court Ruling

Marriage licenses will be issued immediately after the Court declined to hear challenges.

Oct 6, 2014 / George Zornick

Media Culpa: The Politics of Personal Deconstruction

Media Culpa: The Politics of Personal Deconstruction Media Culpa: The Politics of Personal Deconstruction

Eric on this week's concerts (plus some upcoming events) and Reed on Matt Bai's treatment of the Gary Hart-Donna Rice affair.

Oct 6, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Threats Against Obama Speak Volumes on Race in America

Why Threats Against Obama Speak Volumes on Race in America Why Threats Against Obama Speak Volumes on Race in America

Threats against Barack Obama have been three times more frequent than for his predecessors. There’s an obvious explanation: he’s black.

Oct 6, 2014 / William Greider

The ‘Sentimentality Taboo’ and Fox News

The ‘Sentimentality Taboo’ and Fox News The ‘Sentimentality Taboo’ and Fox News

Do we dismiss sentimentality in media too easily—or not enough?

Oct 3, 2014 / Leslie Savan

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