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Donna Summer and ‘Metrosexual, Black Abe Lincoln’ Donna Summer and ‘Metrosexual, Black Abe Lincoln’

What conservatives don’t get about gays, blacks, Donna Summer, disco and the shared politics and culture of liberation.

May 17, 2012 / Richard Kim

The Tea Party Boxes Boehner In, Again The Tea Party Boxes Boehner In, Again

Republican leaders want to preserve some popular parts of “Obamacare,” and that drives the Tea Party nuts. 

May 17, 2012 / George Zornick

Jeremy Scahill: The US Is Turning Yemen Into a Safe Haven for Militants Jeremy Scahill: The US Is Turning Yemen Into a Safe Haven for Militants

How did Yemen come to pose such a grave threat to the United States?

May 17, 2012 / Press Room

Gary Younge: The Revolt Against Austerity

Gary Younge: The Revolt Against Austerity Gary Younge: The Revolt Against Austerity

Europeans are not fighting as one in their pushback against austerity measures.

May 17, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Occupy This Album Occupy This Album

A new collection featuring ninety-nine tracks of class-conscious music from ninety-nine artists.

May 17, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg

Quebec Considers Draconian Anti-Protest Law Quebec Considers Draconian Anti-Protest Law

Canada is cracking down hard on student protest.

May 17, 2012 / StudentNation / Angus Johnston

Off to the Horses… Off to the Horses…

Eric on what drives him crazy and Reed reveals the stark choice facing our nation in November.

May 17, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Jeremy Scahill: Civilian Deaths From US Drone Strikes are Radicalizing Yemenis Jeremy Scahill: Civilian Deaths From US Drone Strikes are Radicalizing Yemenis

How US counterterrorism strategy in Yemen is actually counterproductive.

May 17, 2012 / Press Room

With Hollande in Power, Can Germany’s Social Democrats Force Merkel to Discard Austerity? With Hollande in Power, Can Germany’s Social Democrats Force Merkel to Discard Austerity?

The fate of the EU hangs in the balance.

May 17, 2012 / Norman Birnbaum

Obama Faces Political Risks by Staying Soft on Wall Street Obama Faces Political Risks by Staying Soft on Wall Street

Independent voters in key swing states blame Wall Street for the crisis and don't think Obama has been tough enough.

May 17, 2012 / George Zornick

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