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As the School Year Approaches, Students Protest in Philadelphia, Chicago and Rhode Island

As the School Year Approaches, Students Protest in Philadelphia, Chicago and Rhode Island As the School Year Approaches, Students Protest in Philadelphia, Chicago and Rhode Island

Across the country, students sit-in, mobilize and unionize for justice.

Aug 21, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem

Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem

A recent campaign against illegal migrants in Russia reveals the corruption at the heart of the issue.

Aug 20, 2013 / Sean Guillory

It Really Should Not Matter That Ted Cruz Is Canadian

It Really Should Not Matter That Ted Cruz Is Canadian It Really Should Not Matter That Ted Cruz Is Canadian

Amend the Constitution so that all citizens can seek the presidency.

Aug 20, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

With vetoes, New Jersey’s governor indicates that he is looking out for himself in the 2016 primaries instead of his constituents. 

Aug 19, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

The Real Politics of Power

The Real Politics of Power The Real Politics of Power

Chris Hayes responds with optimism to Wen Stephenson’s review of his documentary, The Politics of Power.

Aug 19, 2013 / Blog / Chris Hayes

The Worst Addiction of Them All

The Worst Addiction of Them All The Worst Addiction of Them All

An excerpt from the new eBook Vonnegut by the Dozen: Twelve Pieces by Kurt Vonnegut.

Aug 19, 2013 / Feature / Kurt Vonnegut

Was a Kiss Just a Kiss? The Medal-Stand Smooch Heard Round the World

Was a Kiss Just a Kiss? The Medal-Stand Smooch Heard Round the World Was a Kiss Just a Kiss? The Medal-Stand Smooch Heard Round the World

The LGBT community celebrated the thought of an athletic kiss-in at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow. But there may be less than meets the eye.

Aug 19, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

NYC’s Disappearing Neighborhood Hospitals

NYC’s Disappearing Neighborhood Hospitals NYC’s Disappearing Neighborhood Hospitals

Since 2000, nineteen hospitals have closed across New York City and protesters are now fighting to stop the twentieth closure.

Aug 19, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Dear Chris Hayes: Good Job. Now Let’s Get Real.

Dear Chris Hayes: Good Job. Now Let’s Get Real. Dear Chris Hayes: Good Job. Now Let’s Get Real.

A reaction to Chris Hayes's MSNBC documentary on climate change, The Politics of Power.

Aug 19, 2013 / Blog / Wen Stephenson

Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’

Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’ Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’

I’ve never seen a sports documentary that marries political nuance and energy quite like The Trials of Muhammad Ali.

Aug 17, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

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