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Why Bobby Jindal’s Health Plan Is an Epic Fail

Why Bobby Jindal’s Health Plan Is an Epic Fail Why Bobby Jindal’s Health Plan Is an Epic Fail

If he's the GOP’s idea man, then the Democrats are in good shape.

Apr 8, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the McCutcheon ruling.

Apr 8, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

It’s Time the CIA Gets Some Serious Oversight

It’s Time the CIA Gets Some Serious Oversight It’s Time the CIA Gets Some Serious Oversight

What is the point of congressional oversight if the committee charged with it allows itself to be pushed around by the agency it oversees?

Apr 8, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

And that’s good news for the progressive mayor.

Apr 8, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude

An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude

Global warming is just one of many lies the ‘scientific community’ tries to impose on us. 

Apr 8, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent

Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent

Manjula Martin is trying to arm freelance writers with knowledge, but capitalism has the upper hand.

Apr 7, 2014 / Julia Carrie Wong

GOP Pro–Gay Marriage Funder’s Other Agenda: Bombing Iran

GOP Pro–Gay Marriage Funder’s Other Agenda: Bombing Iran GOP Pro–Gay Marriage Funder’s Other Agenda: Bombing Iran

Paul Singer is one of the Republican Party’s most effective fundraisers—and a leading proponent of using military force against Tehran. 

Apr 7, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes. 

Apr 7, 2014 / Chris Hayes

Brown Students and Workers Unite to Convince the University to Boycott an Exploitative Hotel

Brown Students and Workers Unite to Convince the University to Boycott an Exploitative Hotel Brown Students and Workers Unite to Convince the University to Boycott an Exploitative Hotel

Students and workers stand up in the face of Renaissance Hotel’s horrific labor practices.

Apr 7, 2014 / StudentNation / Sam Adler-Bell and StudentNation

Gore Vidal: At 10, I Wanted to be Mickey Rooney

Gore Vidal: At 10, I Wanted to be Mickey Rooney Gore Vidal: At 10, I Wanted to be Mickey Rooney

How Mickey Rooney’s Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream changed Vidal’s life.

Apr 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

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