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Senate Poised to Raise Interest Rates on Future Student Loans

Senate Poised to Raise Interest Rates on Future Student Loans Senate Poised to Raise Interest Rates on Future Student Loans

A bipartisan compromise nearly guarantees that rates will rise above current levels in a matter of years. 

Jul 22, 2013 / Zoƫ Carpenter

Despite His Politicized Trial, Aleksei Navalny Is Still a Divisive Figure in Russia

Despite His Politicized Trial, Aleksei Navalny Is Still a Divisive Figure in Russia Despite His Politicized Trial, Aleksei Navalny Is Still a Divisive Figure in Russia

The anti-corruption activist’s mayoral campaign in Moscow is dividing voters, while testing the country’s diminished opposition party.

Jul 22, 2013 / Alec Luhn

Jenny McCarthy’s Vaccination Fear-Mongering and the Cult of False Equivalence

Jenny McCarthy’s Vaccination Fear-Mongering and the Cult of False Equivalence Jenny McCarthy’s Vaccination Fear-Mongering and the Cult of False Equivalence

By giving science deniers a public forum, media outlets implicitly condone their claims as legitimate.

Jul 22, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Not Just Goldman Sachs: Koch Industries Hoards Commodities as a Trading Strategy

Not Just Goldman Sachs: Koch Industries Hoards Commodities as a Trading Strategy Not Just Goldman Sachs: Koch Industries Hoards Commodities as a Trading Strategy

Goldman Sachs isn’t the only large corporation hoarding commodities for profit.

Jul 22, 2013 / Lee Fang

Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs

Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs

This week, caravans depart from New York City and San Francisco on an Abortion Rights Freedom Ride to defend the reproductive rights of women and protect some states’ last ab...

Jul 22, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Kerry’s Israel-Palestine Challenge

Kerry’s Israel-Palestine Challenge Kerry’s Israel-Palestine Challenge

The start of talks, if they happen, will be a hopeful sign. But there’s plenty of reason to be skeptical.

Jul 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail

Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail

And it's time for Congress to recognize that.

Jul 22, 2013 / John Nichols

Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine

Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine

Rightwingers are using Detroit's fiscal crisis—much like they did in New York in 1975—to undermine the social safety net.

Jul 22, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Stop Larry Summers Before He Messes Up Again

Stop Larry Summers Before He Messes Up Again Stop Larry Summers Before He Messes Up Again

Who would be most likely to restore public trust in the Fed: the smart guy from the “old boys club” or an experienced woman who is ready to make history?

Jul 20, 2013 / William Greider

‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon

‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon ‘Martin to Martin’: Hundreds Gather in the DC Heat to Stand With Trayvon

In 100 degree heat, 1,000 people gathered to draw the strength to build a new Civil Rights Movement.

Jul 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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