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Louis Malle’s Vanya on 42nd Street; Vera Farmiga’s Higher Ground; John Cassavetes’s Too Late Blues

Jul 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Akiva Gottlieb

Letters Letters

Why elites fail

Jul 24, 2012 / Our Readers

Puzzle No. 3247 Puzzle No. 3247

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

Jul 24, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever? Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever?

An already dangerous bill to freeze federal regulations is all the more so because of an embarassing error. 

Jul 24, 2012 / George Zornick

Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires

The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...

Jul 24, 2012 / John Nichols

[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?

[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President? [PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?

Seven possibilities for the number-two spot on Romney’s ticket.

Jul 24, 2012 / Ben Adler

Lackland Instructor Convicted for Sex Crimes, As Pressure on Congress Mounts Lackland Instructor Convicted for Sex Crimes, As Pressure on Congress Mounts

Sgt. Luis Walker was sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Now will Congress investigate?

Jul 24, 2012 / Soumya Karlamangla

Remembering Alexander Cockburn Remembering Alexander Cockburn

Alex Cockburn always took interns seriously.

Jul 24, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Redwood Summer and the Fate of the Panthers Redwood Summer and the Fate of the Panthers

Pose a political threat to Business As Usual and sooner or later, mostly sooner, someone will try to kill you.

Jul 24, 2012 / Alexander Cockburn

Women for Paid Sick Days Women for Paid Sick Days

Urge New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to pass paid sick day legislation. It’s common sense, smart and humane policy.

Jul 24, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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