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The Big Lie Loses

The Big Lie Loses The Big Lie Loses

Despite the hysteria over the fiscal cliff, the people won—this round at least.

Jan 1, 2013 / William Greider

Remembering Becky Tarbotton

Remembering Becky Tarbotton Remembering Becky Tarbotton

Brilliant, young, dynamic, female environmental visionaries are hard to find, so this loss is enormous.

Jan 1, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

A Year to Begin the World Over Again

A Year to Begin the World Over Again A Year to Begin the World Over Again

It is time for progressives to renew the faith of Thomas Paine that we can yet “form the noblest purest constitution on the face of the earth.”

Jan 1, 2013 / John Nichols

Over the Cliff: Liberals Fight Back Against Bad Deal Over the Cliff: Liberals Fight Back Against Bad Deal

The proposed bargain sets the stage for big entitlement cuts down the road. 

Jan 1, 2013 / George Zornick

In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services

In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services

Local and state governments are gaining the ability to restore basic services and infrastructure.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

The Truth About Grover Norquist The Truth About Grover Norquist

The man renowned as an anti-tax ideologue is actually a typical K Street operator.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Lee Fang

In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access

In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access

Long waits and too few providers are consigning more and more women to illegal abortions.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Jina Moore and Estelle Ellis

Blowback in the Pacific Blowback in the Pacific

The US military’s “Pacific Pivot” is raising tensions with China and prompting local resistance.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Koohan Paik and Jerry Mander

The Revolution Added Two Years: On Cairo

The Revolution Added Two Years: On Cairo The Revolution Added Two Years: On Cairo

How the neoliberal urban development schemes of the Mubarak regime have gained new life under the Muslim Brotherhood.

Dec 31, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Frederick Deknatel

Off-Key: On Paul Elie Off-Key: On Paul Elie

Can recordings of classical music ever be in concert with concert hall performances?

Dec 31, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Michael O’Donnell

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