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Protesters Arrested at Iowa Wells Fargo Protesters Arrested at Iowa Wells Fargo

In Des Moines, home to Wells Fargo’s mortgage division, protesters took a stand against the bank’s abusive lending practices.

Apr 23, 2012 / Laura Flanders

John Nichols: The Power of the General Strike

John Nichols: The Power of the General Strike John Nichols: The Power of the General Strike

What can a general strike do for workers and their rights?

Apr 23, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Koch Brothers Exposed Koch Brothers Exposed

A sharp new film investigates how the Kochs’ efforts to sell off our democracy are impacting public policies.

Apr 23, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Metta World Peace—Alias Ron Artest—Did Bad but Deserves Better Metta World Peace—Alias Ron Artest—Did Bad but Deserves Better

An ugly elbow has shown NBA player Metta World Peace that his playing future is in doubt, despite past good works.

Apr 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Occupiers Take Over UC Land for Farm Occupiers Take Over UC Land for Farm

Student and community activists cleared and tilled the ground and planted hundreds of vegetable starters before setting up tents on the Gill Tract, a plot of land at the corner o...

Apr 23, 2012 / StudentNation / Christopher Yee

Supreme Court to Consider Arizona’s Immigration Law Supreme Court to Consider Arizona’s Immigration Law

Does Arizona’s immigration law go too far?

Apr 23, 2012 / Press Room

Salvemos el Día de la Tierra Salvemos el Día de la Tierra

Nacido hace 42 años y celebrado desde entonces cada 22 de abril, el Día de la Tierra ha entrado ya en la mediana edad – y  se le nota.

Apr 23, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard

Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote

That Latinos play a key role in the upcoming election is quite clear. How they'll vote is anything but certain.

Apr 23, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Beyond Stop-and-Frisk: Toward Policing That Works

Beyond Stop-and-Frisk: Toward Policing That Works Beyond Stop-and-Frisk: Toward Policing That Works

The death of Trayvon Martin reveals the cost of criminalizing young men of color. Enough is enough.

Apr 23, 2012 / Scott Stringer

Newt’s Game Plan (Yes, He Has One) Newt’s Game Plan (Yes, He Has One)

Will Gingrich win Delaware? He’s winning local endorsements. I try to figure out why.

Apr 23, 2012 / Ben Adler

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