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Momentum Builds in the Fight Against Stop-and-Frisk

Momentum Builds in the Fight Against Stop-and-Frisk Momentum Builds in the Fight Against Stop-and-Frisk

Nearly every single community member speaking at recent hearing on stop-and-frisk opposed the NYPD’s controversial policy.

Oct 31, 2012 / Christie Thompson

The Amazing Mittdrake, the Magician

The Amazing Mittdrake, the Magician The Amazing Mittdrake, the Magician

A real magician never reveals his secrets.

Oct 31, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

Behind Halloween’s Mask Behind Halloween’s Mask

Let us instead make every day a chance to express ourselves and a reason to celebrate.

Oct 31, 2012 / StudentNation / Adam Martin

At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along

At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along

Regardless of who wins on November 6, there are no signs that either Romney or Obama will act to dismantle the lawless military commissions created after 9/11.

Oct 31, 2012 / John Knefel

Occupy Sandy: Occupy Wall Street Helps Storm Victims

Occupy Sandy: Occupy Wall Street Helps Storm Victims Occupy Sandy: Occupy Wall Street Helps Storm Victims

Occupy Wall Street and 350.org have teamed up with Recovers.org, a disaster relief platform, to help coordinate response to Hurricane Sandy.

Oct 31, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Romney’s Public Disservice

Romney’s Public Disservice Romney’s Public Disservice

Like the hurricane itself, slash-and-burn government hurts the most vulnerable the most, but it threatens all of us eventually.

Oct 31, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Puzzle No. 3259 Puzzle No. 3259

And don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.

Oct 31, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

The NGO Republic of Haiti The NGO Republic of Haiti

How the international relief effort after the 2010 earthquake excluded Haitians from their own recovery.

Oct 31, 2012 / Feature / Kathie Klarreich and Linda Polman

The Letters of Kurt Vonnegut The Letters of Kurt Vonnegut

Says editor Dan Wakefield, hIs writing “is done with such seemingly simple language and style that it sometimes seems shocking.”

Oct 31, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Kurt Vonnegut

China’s Shaky Leadership Transition China’s Shaky Leadership Transition

It’s taking place amid deep intraparty divisions and growing public anger over corruption.

Oct 31, 2012 / Feature / Peter Kwong

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