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E.J. Dionne’s Intellectual Defense of Populism E.J. Dionne’s Intellectual Defense of Populism

In his latest book, the Washington Post columnist makes a compelling case for reinterpreting America's communitarian roots.

Jun 26, 2012 / Tom Perriello

Labor’s Got to Get Serious About Amending to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

Labor’s Got to Get Serious About Amending to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Labor’s Got to Get Serious About Amending to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

It's time for the AFL-CIO to embrace constitutional reform.

Jun 26, 2012 / John Nichols

The Resistance Continues as Citizens Fight Budget Cuts The Resistance Continues as Citizens Fight Budget Cuts

Citizens across the country continue to battle budget cuts, in ways large and small.

Jun 26, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Brothers vs. SCAF: The Vote in Egypt Brothers vs. SCAF: The Vote in Egypt

The army and the Muslim Brotherhood are likely as not to strike a bargain, which does not bode well for Egypt.

Jun 26, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Congress Approaches a Deal to Keep Student Loan Interest Rates Low

Congress Approaches a Deal to Keep Student Loan Interest Rates Low Congress Approaches a Deal to Keep Student Loan Interest Rates Low

Democrats prioritized getting a deal done, and it will—but did they give in too early?

Jun 26, 2012 / George Zornick

A Subprime Education in a Subprime World A Subprime Education in a Subprime World

Graduating the Class of 2012 onto our overheated planet.

Jun 26, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

Queer Issues Are Class Issues: Where Next for the LGBTQ Movement? Queer Issues Are Class Issues: Where Next for the LGBTQ Movement?

From marriage to the military, LGBTQ people have won acceptance. Now can we tackle the unacceptable levels of fear, poverty and shame that pervade our society?

Jun 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Meet Rob Portman, Bush Republican Meet Rob Portman, Bush Republican

He once lobbied for dictators and served as trade czar for George W. Bush. What is he doing on Romney's short list for running mate?

Jun 25, 2012 / Ben Adler

Amber L. Hollibaugh: The LGBTQ Movement’s Radical Vision

Amber L. Hollibaugh: The LGBTQ Movement’s Radical Vision Amber L. Hollibaugh: The LGBTQ Movement’s Radical Vision

Even though there's plenty to be proud of after this year's Pride weekend, there's still a long way to go for the LGBTQ movement.

Jun 25, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Extreme Eccentrics: Modern Art and its Collectors

Extreme Eccentrics: Modern Art and its Collectors Extreme Eccentrics: Modern Art and its Collectors

When collecting works of avant-garde art, Albert Barnes and Leo and Gertrude Stein seemed even madder than its makers.

Jun 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

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