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Puzzle No. 3270 Puzzle No. 3270

And don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.

Jan 30, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women

One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women

On February 14, One Billion Rising will bring women and men across the world together to demand an enduring end to violence against women. Find an event near you.

Jan 29, 2013 / NationAction

Egypt on the Brink

Egypt on the Brink Egypt on the Brink

Clashes across the country have put the legitimacy of the Morsi government in question.

Jan 29, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

New Report Says Afghan Security Forces Abuse, Kill Civilians

New Report Says Afghan Security Forces Abuse, Kill Civilians New Report Says Afghan Security Forces Abuse, Kill Civilians

As US forces prepare to pull out, are we leaving Afghanistan on the brink of chaos and civil war?

Jan 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform

The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform

Since House Republicans from gerrymandered districts need only worry about pandering to their hardcore base, real change probably won’t happen anytime soon.

Jan 29, 2013 / George Zornick

Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath

Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath

Because, freedom. Duh. 

Jan 29, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings

Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings

A mother buries her fourth child lost to gun violence as we as a nation continue to avoid a real solution. 

Jan 29, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Can the Rising Progressive Tide Lift All Ships?

Can the Rising Progressive Tide Lift All Ships? Can the Rising Progressive Tide Lift All Ships?

As the Republican party comes to terms with its own obsolescence, the forward-thinking coalition that elected Barack Obama must tackle economic inequality.

Jan 29, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform? Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

They perform backbreaking work for low pay just like agricultural workers. Where’s their fast track?

Jan 29, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Soccer and Egypt’s Current ‘State of Emergency’

Soccer and Egypt’s Current ‘State of Emergency’ Soccer and Egypt’s Current ‘State of Emergency’

Soccer fan clubs helped topple Hosni Mubarak. Now they’re protesting the Morsi regime and its defense of murderous security forces.

Jan 29, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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