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Who Needs ‘Meet the Press’?

Who Needs ‘Meet the Press’? Who Needs ‘Meet the Press’?

Insider Chuck Todd tries to bring outsider edge to the Sunday show.

Sep 8, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Will Congress Finally Put a Dent in the $4.3 Billion in Surplus Military Equipment Going to Police Departments?

Will Congress Finally Put a Dent in the $4.3 Billion in Surplus Military Equipment Going to Police Departments? Will Congress Finally Put a Dent in the $4.3 Billion in Surplus Military Equipment Going to Police Departments?

Senator Claire McCaskill will convene a hearing on Tuesday before a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.

Sep 8, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Why Immigration Reform Has to Go Hand-in-Hand With Stronger Labor Rights

Why Immigration Reform Has to Go Hand-in-Hand With Stronger Labor Rights Why Immigration Reform Has to Go Hand-in-Hand With Stronger Labor Rights

The workers awaiting immigration reform need the ability to work legally, but they also need to be empowered at work.

Sep 8, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

The Revictimizing of Janay Rice

The Revictimizing of Janay Rice The Revictimizing of Janay Rice

The lack of concern for Janay Rice now that the video of Ray Rice knocking her unconscious has been released is truly troubling.

Sep 8, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Out for Executing the NBA Game Plan: The Atlanta Hawks and That Levenson E-mail

Out for Executing the NBA Game Plan: The Atlanta Hawks and That Levenson E-mail Out for Executing the NBA Game Plan: The Atlanta Hawks and That Levenson E-mail

Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson “self-reported” an e-mail full of racist theories about how to get more white fans. But how much did Levenson’s words stray fro...

Sep 8, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

More Police Will Never Be a Solution to Black America’s Woes

More Police Will Never Be a Solution to Black America’s Woes More Police Will Never Be a Solution to Black America’s Woes

Increased police presence won‘t make “bad kids” any better.

Sep 5, 2014 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Beltway to Obama: More Fear, Please

Beltway to Obama: More Fear, Please Beltway to Obama: More Fear, Please

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on the Beltway Media, American Exceptionalism and foreign policy. 

Sep 5, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Putting ‘Medicare for All’ on the Agenda

Putting ‘Medicare for All’ on the Agenda Putting ‘Medicare for All’ on the Agenda

Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Don Berwick is making an issue of single-payer healthcare reform.

Sep 5, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

You Can’t Unsee It: Washington Football Name and Quiet Acts of Resistance

You Can’t Unsee It: Washington Football Name and Quiet Acts of Resistance You Can’t Unsee It: Washington Football Name and Quiet Acts of Resistance

When ESPN reporters and fans aren’t buying a racist name, it might be time for Dan Snyder to sell.

Sep 5, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Six Ways to Fight for Racial Justice

Six Ways to Fight for Racial Justice Six Ways to Fight for Racial Justice

From making a donation to watching a video to sharing your own story, here are six ways you can support young people at the forefront of the fight for racial justice.

Sep 4, 2014 / Take Action / NationAction

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