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Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 10/11/13

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 10/11/13 Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 10/11/13

This week: a new editor for Granma, a botched raid on al-Shabab in Somalia, and the impact of the government shutdown on Hurricane Sandy victims.

Oct 11, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes

Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes

The movement is so dramatic that, even with gerrymandering in their favor, Republicans are beginning to look vulnerable.

Oct 11, 2013 / John Nichols

The Twilight of Mayor Bloomberg’s Billionaires?

The Twilight of Mayor Bloomberg’s Billionaires? The Twilight of Mayor Bloomberg’s Billionaires?

NYC's elite don't necessarily take to well to de Blasio, many of them are Bloomberg's friends.

Oct 10, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Blueprints for a New Economy

Blueprints for a New Economy Blueprints for a New Economy

Advocates for deep changes to our economic and political systems are turning to earlier movements for inspiration.

Oct 10, 2013 / Rachel Plattus and Eli Feghali

Local Man Actually Eats Calendar (7) Local Man Actually Eats Calendar (7)

Clues that read like headlines

Oct 10, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Obama Is Flailing on Egypt

Obama Is Flailing on Egypt Obama Is Flailing on Egypt

The White House has no leverage when it comes to reshaping Egypt after the July coup d’état.

Oct 10, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Etiquette of War and Surveillance

The Etiquette of War and Surveillance The Etiquette of War and Surveillance

Dear Abby’s military counterpart answers questions about leaks, spies and military furniture.

Oct 10, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama

A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama

An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes that the president has presided over an unprecedented campaign to control the media.

Oct 10, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Four): Goalpost-Moving

Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Four): Goalpost-Moving Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Four): Goalpost-Moving

The apocalyptic pass conservatives have brought us to reveals the foolishness of judging them on things they were willing to settle for in the past.

Oct 10, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Leading ‘Clean CR’ House Republican Explains His Limitations: Party Loyalty

Leading ‘Clean CR’ House Republican Explains His Limitations: Party Loyalty Leading ‘Clean CR’ House Republican Explains His Limitations: Party Loyalty

Congressman Peter King has talked tough about re-opening the government, but hasn’t been able to deliver.

Oct 10, 2013 / Lee Fang

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