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Wisconsin Recalls Finally Check and Balance Scott Walker Wisconsin Recalls Finally Check and Balance Scott Walker

With the formal shift of control of the Wisconsin state Senate to Democratic control, America’s leading anti-labor governor can no longer govern at whim.

Jul 18, 2012 / John Nichols

Black America’s Mobility Crisis Black America’s Mobility Crisis

The Great Recession has devastated black wealth and the ability of black Americans to move up the income ladder. 

Jul 18, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Won’t Romney Release His Tax Returns? Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Won’t Romney Release His Tax Returns?

With the country in the midst of a debate about tax fairness, Mitt has lost control of the dialogue entirely.

Jul 18, 2012 / Press Room

Are Republicans Secretly Anxious About Opposing Campaign Finance Reform? Are Republicans Secretly Anxious About Opposing Campaign Finance Reform?

Democratic Senators say they’re hearing angst from the other side of the aisle about the party line on donor disclosure. 

Jul 18, 2012 / George Zornick

Marissa Mayer as CEO: Don’t Expect Trickle-Down Feminism Marissa Mayer as CEO: Don’t Expect Trickle-Down Feminism

Yahoo’s appointment of a female CEO is historic, but that doesn’t mean she’s coming in with plans to blaze trails for other women.

Jul 18, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Minnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists Minnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists

Minnesota’s voter ID is creating a new generation of activists fighting for social justice. Miracle Randle is one of them.

Jul 18, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Romney’s Doomed ‘I Am Rubber, You Are Glue’ Defense Romney’s Doomed ‘I Am Rubber, You Are Glue’ Defense

Romney’s recent strategy appears less Rove and more schoolyard whine, serving not to attack the president’s strength but to hold a mirror up to his own weaknesses. ...

Jul 18, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics

Russia warns US against backing rebels.

Jul 18, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

The ‘New York Times’ Misses the Mark on Inequality, Marriage

The ‘New York Times’ Misses the Mark on Inequality, Marriage The ‘New York Times’ Misses the Mark on Inequality, Marriage

An article in the Sunday Times fails to see our social and political framework in which its subjects’ life stories developed.

Jul 17, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

NYU 2031 Approved with Modifications

NYU 2031 Approved with Modifications NYU 2031 Approved with Modifications

The City Council’s subcommittee on zoning and land use approved a version of the university’s highly ambitious, hotly contested expansion plan, now whittled down by a n...

Jul 17, 2012 / StudentNation / Zoë Schlanger

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