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December 7, 1941: Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor

December 7, 1941: Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941: Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor

“This is really world war, and in my humble opinion it was unavoidable and is better fought now when we still have allies left.”

Dec 7, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

Naomi Klein: Is Exxon Being Held Accountable at the Climate Summit?

Naomi Klein: Is Exxon Being Held Accountable at the Climate Summit? Naomi Klein: Is Exxon Being Held Accountable at the Climate Summit?

Not by the politicians.

Dec 6, 2015 / Video / Naomi Klein

The New York ‘Daily News’ Takes On the NRA

The New York ‘Daily News’ Takes On the NRA The New York ‘Daily News’ Takes On the NRA

Its “God Isn’t Fixing This” headline was part of a classic front-page challenge to powerful interests and political cowards.

Dec 6, 2015 / John Nichols

Syed Farook’s Arsenal Is As American as Apple Pie

Syed Farook’s Arsenal Is As American as Apple Pie Syed Farook’s Arsenal Is As American as Apple Pie

Several million Americans own the same guns the San Bernardino shooter used—and likely possess ammo in similar quantities.

Dec 4, 2015 / Jon Wiener

Please Let the Shooter Be on the Other Guy’s Team!

Please Let the Shooter Be on the Other Guy’s Team! Please Let the Shooter Be on the Other Guy’s Team!

We can't help but think that—but only one team gets top-notch fear mileage.

Dec 4, 2015 / Leslie Savan

The Afars: Eritrea’s Forgotten Refugees

The Afars: Eritrea’s Forgotten Refugees The Afars: Eritrea’s Forgotten Refugees

The Afars, a tightly knit Muslim minority in one of the most inhospitable corners of Africa, are determined to keep their home and the culture that sustains them.

Dec 4, 2015 / Dan Connell

An activist protesting polluters at the Climate Generations Areas at COP21, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Wednesday, December 2, 2015.

Why Are So Many Fossil-Fuel Companies Funding the Paris Climate Conference? Why Are So Many Fossil-Fuel Companies Funding the Paris Climate Conference?

Polluters need to pay, not make decisions about the future of the planet.

Dec 4, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk refugee camp

The Palestinians Fleeing Syria Are Among the Most Vulnerable Refugees The Palestinians Fleeing Syria Are Among the Most Vulnerable Refugees

Their special legal status leaves them stateless, even after decades of exile, and without the same rights as other refugees.

Dec 4, 2015 / Mai Abu Moghli and Nael Bitarie

2015 NRA convention

America Is Fine With Mass Shootings—as Long as They’re Not Perpetrated by Muslims America Is Fine With Mass Shootings—as Long as They’re Not Perpetrated by Muslims

We don’t yet know what set off this latest bloodbath, but we know a lot about gun violence in America.

Dec 3, 2015 / Joshua Holland

Who’s Ready for the Next World War?

Who’s Ready for the Next World War? Who’s Ready for the Next World War?

Washington is convinced of the need for a broader military intervention in the Middle East, but that choice will mean a multi-generational, trillion-dollar war.

Dec 3, 2015 / Andrew J. Bacevich

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