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Al Jazeera’s Muslim Brotherhood Problem

Al Jazeera’s Muslim Brotherhood Problem Al Jazeera’s Muslim Brotherhood Problem

Staff quits en masse over Qatar-imposed favoritism for the Brothers.

Jul 10, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

What Does #Justice4Trayvon Look Like?

What Does #Justice4Trayvon Look Like? What Does #Justice4Trayvon Look Like?

Even if George Zimmerman is convicted of murder, we have a long way to go to ensure things like this never happen again. 

Jul 10, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

From Austin to Charleston, Students One-Up the Supreme Court

From Austin to Charleston, Students One-Up the Supreme Court From Austin to Charleston, Students One-Up the Supreme Court

As John Roberts and John Boehner drop the axe, students build new fronts against racism and austerity.

Jul 9, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Comey’s Crickets

Comey’s Crickets Comey’s Crickets

In Bush's, and now Barack's, America, even the most engaged citizens seem too weary to put up a fight against a nominee for FBI director who proudly evaded the Constitution...

Jul 9, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

Forced Sterilizations and the Future of the Women’s Movement

Forced Sterilizations and the Future of the Women’s Movement Forced Sterilizations and the Future of the Women’s Movement

Correctional institutions collectively are the second largest provider of reproductive health services in the country—but most politicians and pundits ignore incarcerated wom...

Jul 9, 2013 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet

Political Violence and Privilege

Political Violence and Privilege Political Violence and Privilege

Why violent right-wing extremism doesn’t scare Americans.

Jul 9, 2013 / Matthew Harwood

Sixty-Four Arrested at ‘Moral Monday’ Abortion Access Protest in North Carolina

Sixty-Four Arrested at ‘Moral Monday’ Abortion Access Protest in North Carolina Sixty-Four Arrested at ‘Moral Monday’ Abortion Access Protest in North Carolina

More than 700 people have been arrested in the weekly “Moral Monday” protests in North Carolina.

Jul 9, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

The Sin of Journalism

The Sin of Journalism The Sin of Journalism

Reporting may be the worst crime of all.

Jul 9, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Watch This: Two American Families

Watch This: Two American Families Watch This: Two American Families

A new documentary from Bill Moyers and Frontline follows two families for twenty-two years as they struggle to attain the American Dream.

Jul 9, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Men Want Work-Family Balance, and Policy Should Help Them Achieve It

Men Want Work-Family Balance, and Policy Should Help Them Achieve It Men Want Work-Family Balance, and Policy Should Help Them Achieve It

Until men are also expected to take time away from work to be with children, workers of both genders face a vicious cycle.

Jul 9, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

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