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When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency

When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency

Obama would have started an open debate about the NSA's spying programs if Edward Snowden hadn't beaten him to it.

Aug 20, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

It Really Should Not Matter That Ted Cruz Is Canadian

It Really Should Not Matter That Ted Cruz Is Canadian It Really Should Not Matter That Ted Cruz Is Canadian

Amend the Constitution so that all citizens can seek the presidency.

Aug 20, 2013 / John Nichols

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control Chris Christie Backs Down on Gun Control

With vetoes, New Jersey’s governor indicates that he is looking out for himself in the 2016 primaries instead of his constituents. 

Aug 19, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

The Real Politics of Power

The Real Politics of Power The Real Politics of Power

Chris Hayes responds with optimism to Wen Stephenson’s review of his documentary, The Politics of Power.

Aug 19, 2013 / Chris Hayes

The Worst Addiction of Them All

The Worst Addiction of Them All The Worst Addiction of Them All

An excerpt from the new eBook Vonnegut by the Dozen: Twelve Pieces by Kurt Vonnegut.

Aug 19, 2013 / Feature / Kurt Vonnegut

Fukushima’s Invisible Crisis

Fukushima’s Invisible Crisis Fukushima’s Invisible Crisis

Don’t expect coverage of Japan's nuclear power disaster on the evening news: unlike other environmental catastrophes, Fukushima’s ongoing crisis offers little to film.

Aug 19, 2013 / Eric Ozawa

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day

As the death toll in Egypt hits 900, the violence shows no signs of slowing down.

Aug 19, 2013 / Press Room

A Movement for a New Planet

A Movement for a New Planet A Movement for a New Planet

What to make of change on an overheating planet.

Aug 19, 2013 / Bill McKibben

Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis?

Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis? Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis?

Washington has been soundly rebuffed by the generals in Cairo.

Aug 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Was a Kiss Just a Kiss? The Medal-Stand Smooch Heard Round the World

Was a Kiss Just a Kiss? The Medal-Stand Smooch Heard Round the World Was a Kiss Just a Kiss? The Medal-Stand Smooch Heard Round the World

The LGBT community celebrated the thought of an athletic kiss-in at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow. But there may be less than meets the eye.

Aug 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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