Our Unconditional Support of Israel Is Encouraging Terrorism in the Middle East Our Unconditional Support of Israel Is Encouraging Terrorism in the Middle East
By refusing to condemn Israel’s oppressive policy towards Palestine, the United States is encouraging conditions in the region that reward terrorism.
Nov 27, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair
A petition demanding Obama appoint someone who will hold Wall Street accountable has already gained a significant number of signatures.
Nov 27, 2012 / George Zornick
Tea Party Crowd’s Answer for Why Romney Lost? Voter Fraud! Tea Party Crowd’s Answer for Why Romney Lost? Voter Fraud!
An idea is spreading on the right that Republicans are unfairly constrained by a court ruling that bars the party from targeting “ballot security” measures at communiti...
Nov 27, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
With Historic Desegregation Plan, Will Tucson Reinstate Mexican American Studies? With Historic Desegregation Plan, Will Tucson Reinstate Mexican American Studies?
Mexican American Studies co-founder Sean Arce talks about the future of multicultural education in Arizona.
Nov 27, 2012 / StudentNation / Jeff Biggers
‘The Labor Movement Never Stands Still’: An Interview With Marvin Miller (1917–2012) ‘The Labor Movement Never Stands Still’: An Interview With Marvin Miller (1917–2012)
Marvin Miller, former executive director of the Major Leage Baseball Players Association, died today at the age of 95.
Nov 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Dear Media: Increased Oil Production Is Not Good News Dear Media: Increased Oil Production Is Not Good News
The recent World Energy Outlook report that has many cheering U.S. oil supremacy—when it should be setting off alarm bells on the climate crisis.
Nov 27, 2012 / Michael T. Klare
Governor Cuomo’s Choice Governor Cuomo’s Choice
Obstruction has ruled in Albany for too long. The governor must push for a Democratic majority in the New York State Senate.
Nov 27, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘No Services, No Rent’: NYCHA Residents Call For Action in Sandy’s Wake ‘No Services, No Rent’: NYCHA Residents Call For Action in Sandy’s Wake
NYC public housing residents call for a cancellation of rent following Hurricane Sandy and loss of basic services.
Nov 27, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist
Congressman Heath Shuler has already accepted a lobbying job with Duke Energy.
Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang
The Trouble With Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ The Trouble With Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’
Lincoln didn’t free the slaves. They did a lot to free themselves.
Nov 27, 2012 / Jon Wiener