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Spied On for Being Muslim

Spied On for Being Muslim Spied On for Being Muslim

A new investigation by The Intercept reveals how racist anti-Muslim neocons are driving the nation’s law enforcement agenda.

Jul 10, 2014 / Moustafa Bayoumi

The GOP’s Completely Incoherent Stance on the Border Crisis

The GOP’s Completely Incoherent Stance on the Border Crisis The GOP’s Completely Incoherent Stance on the Border Crisis

Now that Obama has asked for nearly $4 billion to help kick the kids out more quickly, Republicans don’t want to pony up the money.

Jul 10, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Transgender Violence Is a #YesAllWomen Issue

Transgender Violence Is a #YesAllWomen Issue Transgender Violence Is a #YesAllWomen Issue

By failing to connect the plight of trans women to the struggles of all women, feminists overlook the same culture of male entitlement they seek to combat.

Jul 10, 2014 / Meredith Talusan

The Shocking Ways We Talked About Birth Control in 1932

The Shocking Ways We Talked About Birth Control in 1932 The Shocking Ways We Talked About Birth Control in 1932

Margaret Sanger and Charlotte Perkins Gilman and John Dewey, oh my!

Jul 10, 2014 / Richard Kreitner

This Is What Happens When the Security State and Anti-Muslim Paranoia Collide

This Is What Happens When the Security State and Anti-Muslim Paranoia Collide This Is What Happens When the Security State and Anti-Muslim Paranoia Collide

A new report reveals that the NSA spied on five prominent American Muslims.

Jul 9, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health

Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health

Lee Fang and Chris Hayes discuss the true motivation behind anti-pot campaigns. 

Jul 9, 2014 / Chris Hayes

How the US’s Foreign Policy Created an Immigrant Refugee Crisis on Its Own Southern Border

How the US’s Foreign Policy Created an Immigrant Refugee Crisis on Its Own Southern Border How the US’s Foreign Policy Created an Immigrant Refugee Crisis on Its Own Southern Border

President Obama is showing little concern for international law, and none at all for Washington’s historic responsibility in Central America.

Jul 9, 2014 / James North

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’? What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

Senate Democrats fight the ruling that allows corporate executives to make healthcare decisions for female employees.

Jul 9, 2014 / George Zornick

Losing to Germany Wasn’t Actually the Worst Thing to Happen to Brazil This World Cup

Losing to Germany Wasn’t Actually the Worst Thing to Happen to Brazil This World Cup Losing to Germany Wasn’t Actually the Worst Thing to Happen to Brazil This World Cup

Everyone will remember the score of yesterday’s game. But will they remember the numbers of Brazilians that FIFA has displaced and disenfranchised?

Jul 9, 2014 / Dave Zirin

It’s Official: Corporations Are Religious People

It’s Official: Corporations Are Religious People It’s Official: Corporations Are Religious People

The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision is a victory for the forces of nonsense.

Jul 9, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

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