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Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Can Podemos Win in Spain? Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Just a year after its founding, it’s the country’s leading party.

Jan 14, 2015 / Feature / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Theater of the Absurd

Theater of the Absurd Theater of the Absurd

In the wake of the Paris attacks, moral idiots play their predictable roles.

Jan 14, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Paris Attacks Will Bolster the Right-Wing Front National

Paris Attacks Will Bolster the Right-Wing Front National Paris Attacks Will Bolster the Right-Wing Front National

The sad irony of terrorism is that it sparks a backlash against the very groups it seeks to champion.

Jan 14, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

GOP Mega-Donor Sheldon Adelson Funds Mysterious Anti-Iran Pressure Group

GOP Mega-Donor Sheldon Adelson Funds Mysterious Anti-Iran Pressure Group GOP Mega-Donor Sheldon Adelson Funds Mysterious Anti-Iran Pressure Group

United Against Nuclear Iran collected nearly one-third of its 2013 revenue from the Las Vegas–based casino magnate.

Jan 14, 2015 / Eli Clifton

January 14, 2011: President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali Flees Tunisia, Marking the First Victory of the Arab Spring

January 14, 2011: President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali Flees Tunisia, Marking the First Victory of the Arab Spring January 14, 2011: President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali Flees Tunisia, Marking the First Victory of the Arab Spring

In the winter of 2011, a revolution begins across the Arab world when Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali resigns following protests against government abuse and corruption....

Jan 14, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac

We’re Already Losing the Lessons of the Paris Unity March

We’re Already Losing the Lessons of the Paris Unity March We’re Already Losing the Lessons of the Paris Unity March

Katrina vanden Heuvel visits The Ed Show to discuss cybersecurity following the attacks in Paris.

Jan 13, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Hilary Weaver

Don’t Let Congress Kill Negotiations with Iran

Don’t Let Congress Kill Negotiations with Iran Don’t Let Congress Kill Negotiations with Iran

Once again, Congress is threatening to pass a bill that could torpedo historic negotiations with Iran. 

Jan 13, 2015 / NationAction

Letter to a Young Army Ranger

Letter to a Young Army Ranger Letter to a Young Army Ranger

Here’s why the “War on Terror” is not your battle.

Jan 13, 2015 / Rory Fanning

The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’

The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’ The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’

What is it about horrific events that brings out horrific media coverage?

Jan 13, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Locals Everywhere Want to Know: What’s Wrong With America?

Locals Everywhere Want to Know: What’s Wrong With America? Locals Everywhere Want to Know: What’s Wrong With America?

Americans living abroad are burdened with a difficult task: explaining a country that doesn't make much sense.

Jan 12, 2015 / Ann Jones

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