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Water Privatizers Have Their Eye on Flint’s Lead Crisis Water Privatizers Have Their Eye on Flint’s Lead Crisis

To disaster capitalists, Flint’s sick children present an opportunity for privatization and profit.

Feb 8, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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My Generation’s Best Chance Is Socialism My Generation’s Best Chance Is Socialism

You don’t need a $200,000 college degree to know when you’re getting screwed.

Feb 8, 2016 / Sarah Leonard

Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio

Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio

The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.

Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols

Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?

Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy? Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?

The argument that Sanders is leading primarily because he’s a neighbor disregards New Hampshire voters, and New Hampshire history.

Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols

In the Debate With Clinton on Iran Policy, Sanders Is Right. Here’s Why.

In the Debate With Clinton on Iran Policy, Sanders Is Right. Here’s Why. In the Debate With Clinton on Iran Policy, Sanders Is Right. Here’s Why.

Clinton’s hawkish rhetoric undermines Iranian reformists as well as the potential for US-Iran regional cooperation.

Feb 5, 2016 / Bob Dreyfuss

Henry Kissinger, Hillary Clinton’s Tutor in War and Peace

Henry Kissinger, Hillary Clinton’s Tutor in War and Peace Henry Kissinger, Hillary Clinton’s Tutor in War and Peace

Last night, Clinton once again praised a man with a lot of blood on his hands.

Feb 5, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Eleanor Roosevelt Gila River

What We Can Learn From Eleanor Roosevelt in a Time of Xenophobia What We Can Learn From Eleanor Roosevelt in a Time of Xenophobia

Less than ten days after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Eleanor Roosevelt challenged the American people not to give in to their fear.

Feb 5, 2016 / David B. Woolner

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

What Clinton and Sanders Got Wrong at Thursday’s Debate What Clinton and Sanders Got Wrong at Thursday’s Debate

Her Wall Street answers remain politically tone-deaf, while his foreign-policy approach is still alarmingly vague.

Feb 5, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Clinton and Sanders

Last Night’s Debate Revealed How Much Sanders and Clinton Should Learn From Each Other Last Night’s Debate Revealed How Much Sanders and Clinton Should Learn From Each Other

Sanders needs to learn to think on his feet. Clinton needs to learn how to damage Sanders without denigrating the goals she claims they share.

Feb 5, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Maria Hurtado

The Film ‘No Más Bebés’ Gives Reproductive-Justice Advocates Fuel for Today’s Fights The Film ‘No Más Bebés’ Gives Reproductive-Justice Advocates Fuel for Today’s Fights

The forced sterilizations depicted in the movie are anything but ancient history.

Feb 5, 2016 / Dani McClain

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