The Great Vermont Uprising Against Corporate Personhood The Great Vermont Uprising Against Corporate Personhood
At least sixty-four Vermont communities have now urged Congress to amend the Constitution to overturn the Citizens United ruling. And now the movement is going national.
Mar 8, 2012 / John Nichols
On International Women’s Day, House Republicans Hold Anti-Choice Hearing On International Women’s Day, House Republicans Hold Anti-Choice Hearing
Republicans in Congress are debating a bill that would make it harder for young women to access abortion services.
Mar 8, 2012 / George Zornick
Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan
Why Afghan history is a sobering antidote to the relentless optimism of the American military.
Mar 8, 2012 / Ann Jones
Dennis Kucinich: Conscience of the Congress Dennis Kucinich: Conscience of the Congress
He was sanguine Tuesday night when I spoke with him by phone about his gerrymandered eviction from the US House of Representatives.
Mar 8, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Demand a Federal Probe into NYPD Spying on Muslims Demand a Federal Probe into NYPD Spying on Muslims
Join the ACLU and CAIR's call for an investigation.
Mar 8, 2012 / NationAction
Will Romney Pick Gingrich for VP? Will Romney Pick Gingrich for VP?
Gingrich is in that sweet spot to the right of Romney and to the left of Santorum. He's the Ying to Romney's Yang.
Mar 8, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
Remembering Lucy Gonzales Parsons This International Women’s Day Remembering Lucy Gonzales Parsons This International Women’s Day
Workers shouldn’t “strike and go out and starve, but strike and remain in and take possession of the necessary property of production.” So believed Lucy Gonzales ...
Mar 8, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Dave Zirin: Peyton Manning and Hypocrisy in American Sports Dave Zirin: Peyton Manning and Hypocrisy in American Sports
What does the release of Peyton Manning reveal about the business of sports in America?
Mar 7, 2012 / Press Room
The US, Israel and Iran The US, Israel and Iran
Obama foiled Netanyahu’s attempt to browbeat Washington into war. But the White House needs a new strategic approach.
Mar 7, 2012 / The Editors
Can Anyone Rein in the NYPD’s Spies? Can Anyone Rein in the NYPD’s Spies?
Outrage over the surveillance of Muslim communities must be channeled into pressure to investigate—and end—the federally funded program.
Mar 7, 2012 / The Editors