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Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Humans of the Iowa Caucus Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Profiles of 21 voters in the days before the caucuses.

Feb 1, 2016 / Photo Essay / Richard Kreitner and Thomas Bollier

Iowa protestors

The Fight for 15 in Iowa The Fight for 15 in Iowa

A platform built on workers’ stories rather than political rhetoric will keep the movement alive long past Election Day.

Feb 1, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Hamtramck mural

What’s Life Like in America’s First City With a Muslim-Majority City Council? What’s Life Like in America’s First City With a Muslim-Majority City Council?

While the media highlight “conflict,” residents say there’s not much ethnic tension worth mentioning.

Feb 1, 2016 / Tom Perkins

The Feminist, Democratic Leftists Our Military Is Obliterating

The Feminist, Democratic Leftists Our Military Is Obliterating The Feminist, Democratic Leftists Our Military Is Obliterating

Why is the US helping to fight the Kurds?

Feb 1, 2016 / Debbie Bookchin

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why. Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

The insurgent Democrat has raised millions through small donations—and turned out huge crowds.

Jan 31, 2016 / John Nichols

Freedom From Ammon Bundy

Freedom From Ammon Bundy Freedom From Ammon Bundy

With the occupation quickly unraveling, there are outstanding questions about the death of one occupier and the future of Harney County.

Jan 29, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

How Obsolete, Triumphalist Militarism Is Destroying America

How Obsolete, Triumphalist Militarism Is Destroying America How Obsolete, Triumphalist Militarism Is Destroying America

Like the hero of Milton’s great drama Samson Agonistes, we’re blinded by our own hubris. Here’s a way out—one in which the military can help.

Jan 29, 2016 / William Greider

Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films

Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films

As politicians and pundits dismiss slavery as ancient history, we need more movies forcing us to confront its reality.

Jan 29, 2016 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Sports Taught America That ‘Bigotry Is Not a Cool Thing’

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Sports Taught America That ‘Bigotry Is Not a Cool Thing’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Sports Taught America That ‘Bigotry Is Not a Cool Thing’

The sports legend sits down with The Nation’s Dave Zirin.

Jan 29, 2016 / The Nation

Anna Deavere Smith: Report From Baltimore

Anna Deavere Smith: Report From Baltimore Anna Deavere Smith: Report From Baltimore

Dramatizing the school-to-prison pipeline—and organizing theater audiences in the process.

Jan 29, 2016 / Jon Wiener

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