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Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers

Why have so many public workers been accused under the Espionage Act during Obama's presidency?

Feb 27, 2012 / Press Room

Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012

Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right. 

Feb 27, 2012 / Ben Adler

In Defense Of ‘The Help’

In Defense Of ‘The Help’ In Defense Of ‘The Help’

Though complicated by controversy, a weekend in Los Angeles with thirty domestic workers underscores the power of Hollywood to propel social change. 

Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Ilyse Hogue

Is the Furor Over Iran’s Nuclear Program Justified? Is the Furor Over Iran’s Nuclear Program Justified?

Anne-Marie Slaughter, Zainab Salbi, Elise Jordan and Jeremy Scahill on what “you should know” for the week ahead.

Feb 27, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions

The governor who attacked labor rights is still playing games, but his decision not to challenge signatures means that a recall election could come as soon as May.

Feb 27, 2012 / John Nichols

Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012? Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012?

Obama’s numbers are rebounding among blue-collar voters in the Rust Belt as the GOP primary churns on.

Feb 27, 2012 / Ari Berman

Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers

Jock for Justice Joseph Williams is putting his health on the line for a cause in which he deeply believes.

Feb 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin

One Mancession Later, Are Women Really Victors in the New Economy?

One Mancession Later, Are Women Really Victors in the New Economy? One Mancession Later, Are Women Really Victors in the New Economy?

Women dominate growing sectors like retail and home healthcare—but the jobs there are grueling and the wages are low.

Feb 27, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Melissa Harris-Perry: How ‘The Help’ Commodifies Black Women’s Suffering Melissa Harris-Perry: How ‘The Help’ Commodifies Black Women’s Suffering

How does the movie The Help "photoshop" American history?

Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Melissa Harris-Perry

Taking on the Dental Crisis: A Q&A With Bernie Sanders

Taking on the Dental Crisis: A Q&A With Bernie Sanders Taking on the Dental Crisis: A Q&A With Bernie Sanders

Students miss 50 million hours of school each year because of dental problems. A hearing Wednesday confronts the crisis.

Feb 27, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

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