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The Peculiar Politics of Karl Rove’s ‘Outrage’ Over the IRS Flap

The Peculiar Politics of Karl Rove’s ‘Outrage’ Over the IRS Flap The Peculiar Politics of Karl Rove’s ‘Outrage’ Over the IRS Flap

Karl Rove was at war with grassroots conservatives a few months ago. Now he’s defending them. Why?

May 17, 2013 / John Nichols

What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout

What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout

Today’s actions follow a recent groundswell of student walkouts—and months of organizing.

May 17, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Iran’s Critical Election, Part I

Iran’s Critical Election, Part I Iran’s Critical Election, Part I

Lots of candidates, real politics in Iran.

May 17, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Class and ‘The Great Gatsby’

Class and ‘The Great Gatsby’ Class and ‘The Great Gatsby’

Some things haven’t changed that much since the Jazz Age.

May 17, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Dean

This Week in Poverty: Fighting Poverty Through Wall Street Accountability

This Week in Poverty: Fighting Poverty Through Wall Street Accountability This Week in Poverty: Fighting Poverty Through Wall Street Accountability

Are big banks the next frontier in the anti-poverty crusade?

May 17, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption

Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption

I’d like to believe my sons’ best life is in my home, and not with their first families. But Christians committed to justice need to remember we are not entitled to other people’s ...

May 17, 2013 / Melanie Springer Mock

Obama’s Media Shield Kabuki Obama’s Media Shield Kabuki

Coming on the heels of the DOJ's seizure of AP records, proposed legislation to keep reporters from being forced to reveal their sources seems would actually roll back protecti...

May 16, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Cashing In On Breast Cancer Awareness

Cashing In On Breast Cancer Awareness Cashing In On Breast Cancer Awareness

In the wake of Angelina Jolie’s well-intentioned exhortation for “every woman” to explore their risk of breast cancer, one company stands to make a staggering profit.

May 16, 2013 / Rose-Ellen Lessy

Green Mountain College to Divest From Fossil Fuels

Green Mountain College to Divest From Fossil Fuels Green Mountain College to Divest From Fossil Fuels

Green Mountain is the fifth college in the nation and the second in Vermont to commit to fossil fuel divestment.

May 16, 2013 / StudentNation / Peter Rothberg and StudentNation

Congress Is Ready to Fight Over Deep Food Stamp Cuts

Congress Is Ready to Fight Over Deep Food Stamp Cuts Congress Is Ready to Fight Over Deep Food Stamp Cuts

The GOP proposes steep reductions to the federal food stamp program—and that might blow up the entire farm bill. 

May 16, 2013 / George Zornick

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