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House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins

House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins

Seventy House GOP members are poised to put John Boehner—and immigration reform—in an incredibly tough position. 

Jun 13, 2013 / George Zornick

Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options

Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options

For many students, college is synonymous with debt and financial stress—and it shouldn’t have to be.

Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Alina Butareva and StudentNation

Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’?

Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’? Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’?

According to tech experts, Glenn Greenwald has made a big mistake on a key component of his work on the NSA’s PRISM program.

Jun 13, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem

The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem

The issue of student debt is not just a young person’s problem—it’s everyone’s problem.

Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Robert Applebaum and StudentNation

The Far North of Experience

The Far North of Experience The Far North of Experience

In praise of darkness (and light).

Jun 13, 2013 / Rebecca Solnit

INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention

INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention

Recipients of AIDS/HIV funding from the United States may soon be free of the harmful anti-prostitution requirement. 

Jun 12, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant

The Two Faces of Marco Rubio

The Two Faces of Marco Rubio The Two Faces of Marco Rubio

Why does Rubio continue to attach amendments that undermine his own legislation?

Jun 12, 2013 / Chris Hayes

Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster

Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster

After the government announces the closing of ERT by fiat, staff occupy the building as protesters gather outside.

Jun 11, 2013 / Maria Margaronis

‘Did You Ever See a Chinaman?’

‘Did You Ever See a Chinaman?’ ‘Did You Ever See a Chinaman?’

Even in a country that suffers from an official cult of optimism, it can be useful to record how far we’ve come—if we also acknowledge how far we have to go.

Jun 11, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale

Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale

Snowden’s leaks not only revealed the immense spying capabilities of the NSA PRISM program but also the private contractors at the helm of these databanks.

Jun 11, 2013 / Robert Scheer

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