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Terrarism, Terracide

Terrarism, Terracide Terrarism, Terracide

Destroying the planet—with malice aforethought, with only the most immediate profits on the brain, with only your own comfort and wellbeing in mind—is the world's l...

May 23, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

‘Primal Scream’ for Reform: LA’s 77 Percent Vote to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

‘Primal Scream’ for Reform: LA’s 77 Percent Vote to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ ‘Primal Scream’ for Reform: LA’s 77 Percent Vote to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

The US’s second-largest city joins the national call for a constitutional amendment.

May 23, 2013 / John Nichols

Neocons, Hill Democrats Push for War Against Syria Neocons, Hill Democrats Push for War Against Syria

So far, Kerry and Obama seem committed to the US-Russia peace conference.

May 23, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

Justice for Patriot Mineworkers? Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

What's happening in St. Louis doesn’t look like a coal-field war, but the same things are at stake: reciprocity, respect, fair play.

May 23, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics? Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

In an age of political discourse confined to partisan squabbling, social justice movements and ideas demand attention.

May 22, 2013 / Press Room

Jamie Dimon Escapes Shareholder Censure—For Now

Jamie Dimon Escapes Shareholder Censure—For Now Jamie Dimon Escapes Shareholder Censure—For Now

Using familiar Wall Street tactics, JPMorgan Chase rigged the rules in his favor. But the movement for corporate accountability lives on.

May 22, 2013 / Alexis Goldstein

The Feminist Case Against a Woman President: A Response to Jessica Valenti

The Feminist Case Against a Woman President: A Response to Jessica Valenti The Feminist Case Against a Woman President: A Response to Jessica Valenti

Feminism is not any single person or outcome, it’s a practice, and a far more active one than Valenti gives credit for.

May 22, 2013 / Amy Schiller

Susan B. Anthony List: The NRA of the Anti-Choice Movement?

Susan B. Anthony List: The NRA of the Anti-Choice Movement? Susan B. Anthony List: The NRA of the Anti-Choice Movement?

Susan B. Anthony fought her whole life for women’s rights. Now a group using her name wants to win elections to roll them back.

May 22, 2013 / Ilyse Hogue

Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control

Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control

The GOP candidate in Massachusetts hasn’t been able to defend his anti-gun control position. 

May 22, 2013 / George Zornick

Liliana Segura: Memphis Prisoner Wins Freedom After Pleading Guilty to Crime He Didn’t Commit Liliana Segura: Memphis Prisoner Wins Freedom After Pleading Guilty to Crime He Didn’t Commit

After three trials, Memphis prisoner Timothy McKinney won his freedom by pleading guilty to a crime he never did. 

May 22, 2013 / Press Room

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