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Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It

It's complicated ... especially for voters.

Oct 2, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

Unlock The Box: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement in New York Unlock The Box: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement in New York

As a movement against punitive segregation in local prisons and jails, a new report by the New York Civil Liberties Union reveals more disturbing details than ever before.

Oct 2, 2012 / Jean Casella and James Ridgeway

Riot Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters at Rally for Striking Walmart Workers Riot Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters at Rally for Striking Walmart Workers

Illinois activists were taken into custody after staging a nonviolent protest against Walmart's cruel working conditions. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts

 Billionaire-backed groups are giving away free gas, gift cards and iPads to spread their anti-Obama message. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Lee Fang

Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail

Mitt Romney is betting that he already has the most ardent conservatives in his pocket.

Oct 2, 2012 / Ben Adler

Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’ Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’

Paul Ryan told Fox he could not explain GOP economic plans because it would take too much time. But an hour-and-a-half long debate should provide Mitt Romney with enough time to do...

Oct 2, 2012 / John Nichols

Spain on the Brink Spain on the Brink

This short film tells the story of why so many people took to the streets in Madrid and follows these events as they unfolded. 

Oct 1, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Three Poems by Lawrence Joseph

Three Poems by Lawrence Joseph Three Poems by Lawrence Joseph

“Syria,” “Inclined to Speak,” “The Game Changed”

Oct 1, 2012 / Lawrence Joseph

Rethinking Our Response to Rape Rethinking Our Response to Rape

Encouraging students to blame themselves for not preventing a horrific personal attack creates a culture where rape and rapists can thrive.

Oct 1, 2012 / StudentNation / Thalia Aoki

Remembering Eric Hobsbawm, Historian for Social Justice Remembering Eric Hobsbawm, Historian for Social Justice

Hobsbawm’s life and writings will long serve as an inspiration to those who believe that a knowledge of history is essential to working for a better world.

Oct 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner

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