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Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

A raise would reduce inequality and boost the economy. Why won’t lawmakers act?

Nov 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert

The Secret Nation-Building Boom of the Obama Years

The Secret Nation-Building Boom of the Obama Years The Secret Nation-Building Boom of the Obama Years

As the infrastructure of many U.S. cities crumbles, the Pentagon continues to pump over a billion dollars into military bases throughout the Middle East. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Nick Turse

The Time Has Come for Responsible Republicans to Rebuke Romney-Ryan The Time Has Come for Responsible Republicans to Rebuke Romney-Ryan

Post-election gripes about “urban areas” and “gifts” should discredit the 2012 GOP ticket.

Nov 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

The Real Loser of 2012: White Supremacy

The Real Loser of 2012: White Supremacy The Real Loser of 2012: White Supremacy

In 2012, white supremacy not only lost the election. It was a crucial factor in explaining how Obama won.

Nov 15, 2012 / William Greider

Feminists for the Win

Feminists for the Win Feminists for the Win

Why women are winning the culture wars and what we should take on next.  

Nov 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

No Grand Bargain No Grand Bargain

Please implore your representatives in Congress to reject the so-called "Grand Bargain."

Nov 14, 2012 / NationAction

Voting Out the Drug War Voting Out the Drug War

Along with marijuana decriminalization in other states, the success of Proposition 36 in California is a ray of hope for those trapped in the abyss of the War on Drugs.

Nov 14, 2012 / Eugene Jarecki

Why the 2012 Election Was a Vote for Democracy

Why the 2012 Election Was a Vote for Democracy Why the 2012 Election Was a Vote for Democracy

From Senate races to state and city referendums, Americans made clear they wanted to limit the corrupting power of corporate money.

Nov 14, 2012 / John Nichols

When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills

When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills

Who is more valuable, a living woman or a dying fetus? The Catholic Church has given its answer, and Savita Halapannavar is dead.

Nov 14, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

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