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Judith Long on Jane Sharples, Allison Kilkenny on the fight for Philly’s schools
Jan 30, 2013 / Various Contributors
‘Zero Dark Thirty’, Snuff Film ‘Zero Dark Thirty’, Snuff Film
The film’s torture scenes do not excuse or glorify torture; they do something worse: draw the audience into accommodating it.
Jan 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / JoAnn Wypijewski
Sarah Palin Will No Longer Be a Paid Commentator on Fox News Sarah Palin Will No Longer Be a Paid Commentator on Fox News
The word that Palin’s off the Fox News teat Will strike so many folks as bittersweet. For many, Palin’s just the sort of gal you Would hire for her entertainment value. Though Palin, Ailes may think, no longer fits, he Might never find a substitute as ditsy.
Jan 30, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
ERA: Once More Unto the Breach? ERA: Once More Unto the Breach?
Now that women will be on the front lines in combat, maybe the country is finally ready to put gender equality in the Constitution.
Jan 30, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Movements Making Noise Movements Making Noise
The early twenty-first century will be remembered as an era of tumult and protest.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Frances Fox Piven
Dreamers Fight Deportations Dreamers Fight Deportations
While Washington debates a grand immigration resolution, some activists are putting their bodies on the line to free those in detention today.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Aura Bogado
Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama
Awaiting a Keystone decision, environmentalists make a historic vow to engage in mass civil disobedience.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Demanding Women Demanding Women
After the 2012 elections, women in Washington have a long to-do list—and it doesn’t stop at reproductive rights.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Laura Flanders
Who Will Legalize Pot Next? Who Will Legalize Pot Next?
After election day victories in Colorado and Washington, marijuana legalization activists are gearing up for more.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Kristen Gwynne
The Election Reform Moment? The Election Reform Moment?
The good news is that things have gotten so bad, almost everyone agrees we need to make big changes.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols