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Students Take on Private Equity Fund HEI Students Take on Private Equity Fund HEI

The anatomy of a successful student movement.

Jan 12, 2012 / StudentNation / Micah Uetricht

Obama’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ Moment? Obama’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ Moment?

A military-first policy on a destabilizing planet.

Jan 12, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

How the Most Lopsided Trade in NBA History Explains the World How the Most Lopsided Trade in NBA History Explains the World

In 1998, a draft-day trade started the NBA down a dramatically different road. It was also a “canary in the coal mine” for our country.

Jan 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin

There’s Hope for Republicans Yet There’s Hope for Republicans Yet

On key issues pertaining to the economic crisis, voters should expect "razor-thin" differences between President Obama and Mitt Romney.

Jan 12, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Top GOP Tweets of the Week Top GOP Tweets of the Week

They say the way to a man's heart is through his Twitter feed.

Jan 12, 2012 / Katie Halper

New Hampshire Results Point to a Notable Democratic Enthusiasm Gap New Hampshire Results Point to a Notable Democratic Enthusiasm Gap

Almost one in five voters in the Demcratic primary rejected Obama. But the real news is the steep decline in Democratic primary participation from the last time a Democratic incumb...

Jan 12, 2012 / John Nichols

Mitt, Newt and the Bain of Republicans

Mitt, Newt and the Bain of Republicans Mitt, Newt and the Bain of Republicans

Thanks to Newt‘s snit, a rift lurking inside the Republican coalition is beginning to open up.

Jan 12, 2012 / Leslie Savan

What ‘Right to Work’ Means for Indiana’s Workers: A Pay Cut

What ‘Right to Work’ Means for Indiana’s Workers: A Pay Cut What ‘Right to Work’ Means for Indiana’s Workers: A Pay Cut

Not content with their successful assaults on public workers, Republicans are set on destroying private sector unions, pushing “right to work” laws with false promises ...

Jan 11, 2012 / Gordon Lafer

Why the Obamas Should Embrace ‘The Obamas’ Why the Obamas Should Embrace ‘The Obamas’

 A new book puts a human face on the Obama presidency and shows just how influential Michelle Obama really is.  

Jan 11, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Pentagon Drawdown

Pentagon Drawdown Pentagon Drawdown

Those clamoring for big cuts shouldn’t expect much, if anything, to change this year.

Jan 11, 2012 / The Editors

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