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Questions for Dayton Hyde, Cowboy and Conservationist

Questions for Dayton Hyde, Cowboy and Conservationist Questions for Dayton Hyde, Cowboy and Conservationist

In a new documentary, Running Wild, an 88-year-old rancher leads the charge against a proposed uranium mine, while the fate of wild horses hangs in the balance.

Oct 22, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky

US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks

US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks

Saudi Arabia breaks with the United States over Syria policy.

Oct 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Meet the Company That Makes Huge Profits From Locking Up Immigrants

Meet the Company That Makes Huge Profits From Locking Up Immigrants Meet the Company That Makes Huge Profits From Locking Up Immigrants

The SAFE Act would turn millions of undocumented immigrants into criminals overnight, a windfall for the private prison industry.

Oct 22, 2013 / NationAction

What Fine? Why JPMorgan Is Laughing All the Way to the Bank

What Fine? Why JPMorgan Is Laughing All the Way to the Bank What Fine? Why JPMorgan Is Laughing All the Way to the Bank

While $13 billion isn't chump change, it represents just half of the megabank’s profits last year.

Oct 22, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals?

Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals? Why Can’t the World’s Most Powerful Military Accomplish Any of Its Goals?

Behold the coming era of tiny wars and micro-conflicts.

Oct 22, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

One Year After Sandy—Ignoring Climate Change at Our Own Peril

One Year After Sandy—Ignoring Climate Change at Our Own Peril One Year After Sandy—Ignoring Climate Change at Our Own Peril

Wendell Berry’s writing and poetry provides a way forward one year after Superstorm Sandy.

Oct 22, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Dick Cheney’s Transcendent Cynicism

Dick Cheney’s Transcendent Cynicism Dick Cheney’s Transcendent Cynicism

The ultimate establishment Republican embraces the Tea Party in order to advance his daughter's ambition for a Senate seat.

Oct 22, 2013 / John Nichols

Tea Party Logic

Tea Party Logic Tea Party Logic

Now, that's what we call circular.

Oct 22, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land

Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land

The tens of thousands of African migrants who have arrived in the country in the past decade are being branded as "infiltrators."

Oct 21, 2013 / David Sheen and Max Blumenthal

Busting Food Myths for Two Generations

Busting Food Myths for Two Generations Busting Food Myths for Two Generations

There may be no family in the history of the republic which has done more to promote culinary awareness, sustainability and food justice than the indefatigable Lappé clan.

Oct 21, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

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