Society

Why Women Should Get the Rest of the Year Off

Why Women Should Get the Rest of the Year Off Why Women Should Get the Rest of the Year Off

The average American woman works for “free” for two months thanks to the wage gap and unpaid labor.

Nov 13, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Boston Is Already Saying ‘Hell No’ to the 2024 Olympics

Boston Is Already Saying ‘Hell No’ to the 2024 Olympics Boston Is Already Saying ‘Hell No’ to the 2024 Olympics

The United States is pushing to host the 2024 Oympics. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Nov 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The Fall of the Berlin Wall, Revisited

The Fall of the Berlin Wall, Revisited The Fall of the Berlin Wall, Revisited

Twenty-five years ago, Eric Alterman reminded us that the so-called “experts” were wrong about the Berlin Wall. Some things haven’t changed much.

Nov 12, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors

Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors

The famous blogger needn’t panic. Twitter’s new partnership with the feminist group WAM! is an attempt to fight abuse, not impose ideological censorship.

Nov 12, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Will the Supreme Court Destroy the Affordable Care Act?

Will the Supreme Court Destroy the Affordable Care Act? Will the Supreme Court Destroy the Affordable Care Act?

The US Supreme Court is preparing to hear another case that could render key parts of the ACA illegal.

Nov 12, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs

Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs

A sense of malaise plagues activist circles, with energies largely spent supporting the thousands in prison.

Nov 12, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Life and Death of Tomas Young

The Life and Death of Tomas Young The Life and Death of Tomas Young

The Iraq War vet turned peace activist died on the eve of Veteran’s Day.

Nov 12, 2014 / Phil Donahue

Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’

Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’ Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’

The president calls for the reclassification of Internet services under telecommunications in the name of an open Internet.

Nov 12, 2014 / John Nichols

Midterm Media Meltdown

Midterm Media Meltdown Midterm Media Meltdown

The election results reflect a complex reality; the press prefers simple narratives.

Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Worst Metaphors Politicians Have Used to Describe the Internet

The Worst Metaphors Politicians Have Used to Describe the Internet The Worst Metaphors Politicians Have Used to Describe the Internet

Is it a series of tubes or a Coke bottle?

Nov 12, 2014 / Naomi Gordon-Loebl

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