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Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold History’

Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold History’ Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold History’

Missed opportunities, roads not taken—these are the central themes of Stone's new documentary. 

Nov 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

The Noble and the Base: Poland and the Holocaust The Noble and the Base: Poland and the Holocaust

Can the two central images of Poland during World War II—a country of heroes and a country of collaborators—ever be combined?

Nov 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / John Connelly

Children of the Storm: Education and Social Mobility Children of the Storm: Education and Social Mobility

Paul Tough and Jonathan Kozol examine how decades of family-unfriendly policies have heightened the stress experienced by many children at home and school.

Nov 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Helen C. Epstein

Generation X: On Wade Guyton and Gerhard Richter Generation X: On Wade Guyton and Gerhard Richter

Why two artists use a printer to make paintings without using paint.

Nov 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

Barney Frank, Ron Paul Pressure Obama on New Marijuana Laws Barney Frank, Ron Paul Pressure Obama on New Marijuana Laws

Frank and Paul are asking the federal government to respect new decriminalization laws in the states—while Latin American leaders get involved as well. 

Nov 14, 2012 / George Zornick

What Effect Will the Election Have on Criminal Justice?

What Effect Will the Election Have on Criminal Justice? What Effect Will the Election Have on Criminal Justice?

Though sentencing, the drug war and other criminal justice issues were absent from the presidential contest, November 6 saw a wave of voter initiatives that will change policy on “...

Nov 14, 2012 / Graham Kates

Citizen’s Arrest: The Case for Putting Jeffrey Loria Behind Bars Citizen’s Arrest: The Case for Putting Jeffrey Loria Behind Bars

The Miami Marlins owner has already stolen his share from taxpayers. Now it’s time to put him in custody before he does more harm.

Nov 14, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Poor Will Be the First Over the Fiscal Cliff The Poor Will Be the First Over the Fiscal Cliff

Both spending cuts and tax increases will hurt the vulnerable the hardest and fastest.

Nov 14, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Students Call for Divestment From the Fossil Fuel Industry

Students Call for Divestment From the Fossil Fuel Industry Students Call for Divestment From the Fossil Fuel Industry

Students are the sleeping giant that rose to end apartheid and fight for many other just causes. Now more and more students are mobilizing against business as usual in the fossil f...

Nov 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and Alli Welton

Obama Reportedly in ‘Throw-Down Mode’ on Bush Taxes

Obama Reportedly in ‘Throw-Down Mode’ on Bush Taxes Obama Reportedly in ‘Throw-Down Mode’ on Bush Taxes

After a recent White House meeting, liberal groups were heartened by the president's tough talk on tax breaks for the wealthy. 

Nov 14, 2012 / George Zornick

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