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Rep. John Lewis: ‘The Voting Rights Act Is Needed Now Like Never Before’

Rep. John Lewis: ‘The Voting Rights Act Is Needed Now Like Never Before’ Rep. John Lewis: ‘The Voting Rights Act Is Needed Now Like Never Before’

Congress held its first hearing on the Voting Rights Act today, as states rush to implement new voter suppression laws.

Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman

Apps (and Maps) to End Sexual Violence

Apps (and Maps) to End Sexual Violence Apps (and Maps) to End Sexual Violence

The advent of smart phones and social media has generated applications, some of them free, to prevent sexual violence.

Jul 17, 2013 / Salamishah Tillet

Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street

Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street

Elizabeth Warren celebrates the confirmation of Richard Cordray to head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Jul 17, 2013 / Chris Hayes

Race, Law and the Zimmerman Verdict

Race, Law and the Zimmerman Verdict Race, Law and the Zimmerman Verdict

The problem is not that Zimmerman was afforded the presumption of innocence. It is that Trayvon Martin was not—and that defendants who look like him are denied that right eve...

Jul 17, 2013 / The Editors

Egypt Rebels

Egypt Rebels Egypt Rebels

The popular revolt against the incompetent Morsi government was inspiring—but the coup that followed sets a dangerous precedent.

Jul 17, 2013 / The Editors

Our Lives on the Line

Our Lives on the Line Our Lives on the Line

How long are we supposed to remain calm when the laws we are called on to respect are an open assault on our humanity?

Jul 17, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

The Year for Redemption The Year for Redemption

Afraid your record of sexual misconduct will ruin your electoral prospects? No problem!

Jul 17, 2013 / Calvin Trillin

North Carolina’s Moral Mondays

North Carolina’s Moral Mondays North Carolina’s Moral Mondays

An inspiring grassroots movement is fighting back against the GOP’s outrageous budget cuts and attacks on democracy.

Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman

Islamism After the Coup in Egypt

Islamism After the Coup in Egypt Islamism After the Coup in Egypt

Egypt cannot have a future as a viable, pluralistic democracy without the Muslim Brotherhood’s participation.

Jul 17, 2013 / Mohamad Bazzi

The MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies

The MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies The MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies

Why, to Beltway reporters, Glenn Greenwald is no Bob Woodward.

Jul 17, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

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