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Why We Must Protect Next Year’s Boston Marathon From Ourselves

Why We Must Protect Next Year’s Boston Marathon From Ourselves Why We Must Protect Next Year’s Boston Marathon From Ourselves

The fight starts now to make sure the 2014 Boston Marathon isn’t a nightmare for civil liberties.

Apr 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin

The Media and the ‘Dark-Skinned’ Men from Chechnya

The Media and the ‘Dark-Skinned’ Men from Chechnya The Media and the ‘Dark-Skinned’ Men from Chechnya

Why we're fixated on the ethnicity and religion of the Boston bomb suspects.

Apr 19, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Why New York Is Still the Capital of Immigrant America

Why New York Is Still the Capital of Immigrant America Why New York Is Still the Capital of Immigrant America

As the country charts a new course on immigration, New York remains a beacon of hope.

Apr 19, 2013 / Ghita Schwarz

Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court

Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will now decide: can the government force aid recipients to oppose prostitution?

Apr 19, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant

Terror Hysteria Over Boston Bombs

Terror Hysteria Over Boston Bombs Terror Hysteria Over Boston Bombs

Let's all calm down.

Apr 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People?

Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People? Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People?

Why not just recognize the non-white voices that are already out there?

Apr 19, 2013 / Michelle Dean

On Our Politics of Fear

On Our Politics of Fear On Our Politics of Fear

A reflection for posterity of what it felt like to live in America the week of April 15, 2013.

Apr 19, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing

Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing

A rapidly evolving, violent situation has unfolded across the Boston metro area over the past twelve hours—we’re live-blogging the developments here.

Apr 19, 2013 / George Zornick and Annie Shields

Sex, Lies and ‘Education’

Sex, Lies and ‘Education’ Sex, Lies and ‘Education’

In West Virginia, one high school student is standing up for her right to hear the truth—the whole truth—about sexual health.

Apr 19, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

This Week in Poverty: Ignoring Homeless Families

This Week in Poverty: Ignoring Homeless Families This Week in Poverty: Ignoring Homeless Families

Family homelessness is on the rise and the federal government is choosing not to respond.

Apr 19, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

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