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Can Anyone Rein in the NYPD’s Spies?

Can Anyone Rein in the NYPD’s Spies? Can Anyone Rein in the NYPD’s Spies?

Outrage over the surveillance of Muslim communities must be channeled into pressure to investigate—and end—the federally funded program.

Mar 7, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

Why Obama’s Healthcare Law Is Constitutional

Why Obama’s Healthcare Law Is Constitutional Why Obama’s Healthcare Law Is Constitutional

The individual mandate is not a threat to fundamental liberties.

Mar 7, 2012 / Editorial / David Cole

The Genius of Cecile Richards

The Genius of Cecile Richards The Genius of Cecile Richards

How, exactly, did she turn a relentless right-wing assault into a source of renewed political power for Planned Parenthood?

Mar 7, 2012 / Feature / Elizabeth Mitchell

2008 Republican National Convention

The Fox News Effect The Fox News Effect

This is your brain on two weeks of non-stop Fox News.

Mar 7, 2012 / Feature / Marvin Kitman

Protect Pregnant Women: Free Bei Bei Shuai

Protect Pregnant Women: Free Bei Bei Shuai Protect Pregnant Women: Free Bei Bei Shuai

Bad things happen when laws to protect fetuses are turned against the women who carry them.

Mar 7, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Big Pimpin’: Peyton Manning and the Loyalty Double Standard Big Pimpin’: Peyton Manning and the Loyalty Double Standard

We expect players to be loyal, but don’t ask the same of those who sign their checks.

Mar 7, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Where’s the Outrage Over the NYPD’s Spying Operation?

Where’s the Outrage Over the NYPD’s Spying Operation? Where’s the Outrage Over the NYPD’s Spying Operation?

For there to be any kind of change, outrage over the NYPD's spying operation will need to spread more broadly throughout the progressive community.

Mar 7, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Judge Halts Wisconsin’s Toughest-in-the-Nation Voter ID Law Judge Halts Wisconsin’s Toughest-in-the-Nation Voter ID Law

One researcher found 220,000 people in the state don’t have the ID now necessary to vote. A judge has blocked the law pending a full trial, meaning it won’t be in pla...

Mar 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

Tammy Baldwin: Healthcare Reform’s Tangible Results

Tammy Baldwin: Healthcare Reform’s Tangible Results Tammy Baldwin: Healthcare Reform’s Tangible Results

Why Americans need to be patient with healthcare reform.

Mar 6, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas

Obama Poised to Restrict Protest Rights Obama Poised to Restrict Protest Rights

A little-noticed bill would make it harder for protesters to demonstrate near federal officials. 

Mar 6, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

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