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BREAKING: President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage Rights BREAKING: President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage Rights

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May 9, 2012 / The Nation

Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson

The state’s top number-cruncher discusses taxes, education and the consequences of drowning government in the bathtub.

May 9, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record

Mitt blames Obama for rising tuitions, but ignores the role of federal student aid in reducing its burden on families. 

May 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

MCA’s Feminist Legacy MCA’s Feminist Legacy

How the Beastie Boys brought hope to female hip hop fans.

May 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Valenti

Plutonomy and the Precariat

Plutonomy and the Precariat Plutonomy and the Precariat

On the history of the US economy in decline.

May 8, 2012 / Noam Chomsky

On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative

For years, male Democrats have credited their wives with moving them to the left on gay marriage.

May 8, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Obama’s ‘Evolving’ Position on Gay Marriage—Oh, Puhleeze! Obama’s ‘Evolving’ Position on Gay Marriage—Oh, Puhleeze!

Joe Biden’s confusing statement ratchets up speculation that Obama will evolve into a full supporter of same-sex marriage. What’s wrong with this picture?

May 7, 2012 / Richard Kim

Stop the Pointless Demonization of Putin Stop the Pointless Demonization of Putin

The vilifying charges levelled at Russia's president by the American media could undermine rational U.S. policy-making.

May 7, 2012 / Stephen F. Cohen

Junior Seau and the NFL’s Concussion Epidemic Junior Seau and the NFL’s Concussion Epidemic

How could former NFL star Junior Seau not have one publicly diagnosed concussion in his twenty-year career?

May 7, 2012 / Press Room

For Firing a Warning Shot, Florida Mother Faces Twenty Years in Prison For Firing a Warning Shot, Florida Mother Faces Twenty Years in Prison

Where was Florida's Stand Your Ground law for this victim of domestic violence?

May 7, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

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