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Emily Douglas on NARAL president Nancy Keenan, and Daniel Denvir on Philadelphia’s attack on public schools
May 30, 2012 / Editorial / Various Contributors
Obama Lights Up the War on Pot Obama Lights Up the War on Pot
The administration promised a sensible approach to drug policy. So why are the feds attacking the medical marijuana industry?
May 30, 2012 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers
It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence.
Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney? Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?
In his own mind, Trump has already made President Obama kneel before him. Why not whip the presumptive Republican nominee into shape, too?
May 30, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Income Inequality Keeps Poorer Americans Away from the Polls Income Inequality Keeps Poorer Americans Away from the Polls
Those who most need their voices heard are less likely to vote.
May 29, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert
‘Why Don’t We Try Peace?’: An Interview With Dennis Kucinich ‘Why Don’t We Try Peace?’: An Interview With Dennis Kucinich
The Ohio Representative and peace advocate talks about the NDAA, Iran and accountability for military disasters.
May 29, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
The Untapped Voting Power of Asian-Americans The Untapped Voting Power of Asian-Americans
Why don’t Democrats and Republicans pay more attention to Asian-American constituents?
May 29, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
The Golden Age of Special Operations The Golden Age of Special Operations
Globalizing the “Global War on Terror.”
May 29, 2012 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy
Two years ago, Scott Walker hailed recalls as ”an extraordinary thing” and said they were “about hope.” Now, he condemns citizens for using the power ...
May 29, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Conservative Media Try to Reverse Racial Reality Conservative Media Try to Reverse Racial Reality
National Review claims Republicans were the party of civil rights while blogs and talk radio fan fears of black-on-white hate crimes.