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This Is ‘Roe’ at 40

This Is ‘Roe’ at 40 This Is ‘Roe’ at 40

After taking some hits, the movement for abortion rights is pushing back—and has some new tricks up its sleeve.

Jan 16, 2013 / The Editors

Rape in the ‘New India’

Rape in the ‘New India’ Rape in the ‘New India’

Exploding the myth of the “two Indias,” the brutal attacks on women have shown that there is only one, where social Darwinism reigns. 

Jan 16, 2013 / Lakshmi Chaudhry

Obama Goes Big on Gun Control

Obama Goes Big on Gun Control Obama Goes Big on Gun Control

In policy and rhetoric, the president laid out a strong opening gambit on reducing gun violence.

Jan 16, 2013 / George Zornick

Among the Blasphemers: On Salman Rushdie

Among the Blasphemers: On Salman Rushdie Among the Blasphemers: On Salman Rushdie

Joseph Anton is a tale of betrayals: of free speech, communities, religion, marriages, personal convictions, friends.

Jan 16, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Laila Lalami

Jodie Foster Refuses to Be a Role Model

Jodie Foster Refuses to Be a Role Model Jodie Foster Refuses to Be a Role Model

Good for her, better for us.

Jan 15, 2013 / Richard Kim

Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy

Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy Lawrence Lessig: Aaron Swartz’s Life and Legacy

Lawrence Lessig, a friend and mentor of Aaron Swartz, discusses the circumstances of Swartz's death and the government's culpability.

Jan 15, 2013 / Press Room

Not in Her Shoes Not in Her Shoes

Days ahead of the fortieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood's powerful video illustrates how the pro-choice and pro-life labels don’t reflect the complexity...

Jan 15, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences

Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences

Reforms could disproportionately impact those most affected by gun violence.

Jan 15, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue Katrina vanden Heuvel: Assault Weapons Ban Should Not Be a Partisan Issue

Cracking down on high-powered guns is not a progressive issue but rather a “sanity issue” that Obama should take on now.

Jan 15, 2013 / Press Room

Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban?

Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban? Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban?

Key legislative leaders in the House and Senate are signaling pre-emptive surrender on an assault weapons ban. 

Jan 15, 2013 / George Zornick

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