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Lessons From the Great Default Crisis of 1975

Lessons From the Great Default Crisis of 1975 Lessons From the Great Default Crisis of 1975

Thirty-eight years ago, New York City almost went bankrupt. Then as now, conservatives took a hardline stance.

Oct 16, 2013 / Kim Phillips-Fein

De Blasio Wins Debate; GOP Wants Him as Its False Equivalency Voodoo Doll

De Blasio Wins Debate; GOP Wants Him as Its False Equivalency Voodoo Doll De Blasio Wins Debate; GOP Wants Him as Its False Equivalency Voodoo Doll

With de Blasio coming out on top in last night’s debate, Republicans regroup for future attacks. 

Oct 16, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Israel Cranks Up the PR Machine

Israel Cranks Up the PR Machine Israel Cranks Up the PR Machine

It’s deploying all its resources to fight the growing world movement against the occupation.

Oct 16, 2013 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

No Justice for the Dead in Bangladesh

No Justice for the Dead in Bangladesh No Justice for the Dead in Bangladesh

Months after the Rana Plaza factory disaster, victims’ families have received little to no compensation.

Oct 16, 2013 / Feature / Jason Motlagh

Netroots Goes Global

Netroots Goes Global Netroots Goes Global

A new wave of online organizations are replicating the MoveOn model across the world.

Oct 16, 2013 / Feature / David Karpf

Even When the GOP Loses, It Wins

Even When the GOP Loses, It Wins Even When the GOP Loses, It Wins

Think the Senate deal is a resounding defeat for Republicans? Think again.

Oct 16, 2013 / The Editors

The Government Shutdown Was a War Against the Poor

The Government Shutdown Was a War Against the Poor The Government Shutdown Was a War Against the Poor

America’s most vulnerable felt most of the pain.

Oct 16, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky

What Democrats Should Demand

What Democrats Should Demand What Democrats Should Demand

If Republicans are playing hardball, Democrats should too.

Oct 16, 2013 / Bryce Covert

The ‘I Hate Israel’ Handbook

The ‘I Hate Israel’ Handbook The ‘I Hate Israel’ Handbook

Max Blumenthal’s carelessly constructed case against the Jewish state won’t help the occupation’s victims. 

Oct 16, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

White House v. Watchdogs

White House v. Watchdogs White House v. Watchdogs

A damning new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists raises alarm about the press under Obama.

Oct 16, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

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