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DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

What’s next for the Defense of Marriage Act?

Jun 1, 2012 / Blog / David Cole

Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias

Two Politico writers decide to use their platform to parrot the complaints of GOP flacks.

May 31, 2012 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

Hope Burning Hope Burning

So now we have Rambo Obama, a steely warrior who hurls death-dealing drones at anyone who threatens the good old USA. Including children.

May 31, 2012 / Robert Scheer

What Would George Tiller Do? What Would George Tiller Do?

On the third anniversary of Dr. Tiller’s death, let’s honor his memory by trusting women.

May 31, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison?

How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison? How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison?

A new database is being called the “Wikipedia of Innocence” for its unprecedented look at wrongful convictions.

May 30, 2012 / Editorial / Liz Webster

Playing Doctor

Playing Doctor Playing Doctor

When it comes to the distant past, there’s a lot we don’t know about what occurred sexually.

May 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / JoAnn Wypijewski

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. 

May 30, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Mind the Gap: London’s Olympic Games Are Falling Down Mind the Gap: London’s Olympic Games Are Falling Down

The Olympic Torch is not the most noteworthy thing passed from Greece to London. It’s the looming struggle against austerity.

May 30, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Amazon

The Amazon Effect The Amazon Effect

Amazon got big fast, hastening the arrival of digital publishing. But how big is too big?

May 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Steve Wasserman

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