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The End of the Jerry Lewis Telethon—It’s About Time The End of the Jerry Lewis Telethon—It’s About Time

A great day for people with disabilities.

Sep 2, 2011 / Jon Wiener

Did 9/11 Change You?

Did 9/11 Change You? Did 9/11 Change You?

How did the 9/11 attacks affect your view of the world?

Sep 2, 2011 / The Nation

A Lifetime of Resistance in Syria A Lifetime of Resistance in Syria

Haitham al-Maleh has spent decades fighting Syria's oppressive regimes. Today, he believes victory could be at hand.

Sep 1, 2011 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Melissa Harris-Perry: US Social Media Driven By Women, Minorities Melissa Harris-Perry: US Social Media Driven By Women, Minorities

Melissa Harris-Perry argues that social media platforms offer a voice to segments of the American population that might not have had one before.

Sep 1, 2011 / Press Room

Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin

Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin

The forces fighting against Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-union agenda are halting the Tea Party’s momentum. Will President Obama stand with them?

Sep 1, 2011 / Tom Hayden

Melissa Harris-Perry: US Social Media Driven By Women, Minorities Melissa Harris-Perry: US Social Media Driven By Women, Minorities

Melissa Harris-Perry argues that social media platforms offer a voice to segments of the American population that might not have had one before.

Sep 1, 2011 / MSNBC

Rick Perry Takes AT&T’s $500,000, Then Asks Feds for ‘Light’ Regulation of Firm’s Monopoly Moves Rick Perry Takes AT&T’s $500,000, Then Asks Feds for ‘Light’ Regulation of Firm’s Monopoly Moves

AT&T gave Governor Perry huge campaign contributions and bought hundreds of copies of his book. Now, he thinks the government should go easy on AT&T’s merger request....

Sep 1, 2011 / John Nichols

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Arun Kundnani on Surveillance of Muslim-Americans

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Arun Kundnani on Surveillance of Muslim-Americans Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Arun Kundnani on Surveillance of Muslim-Americans

The American government is currently employing counterterrorism strategies against Muslim communities here in the United States that were first developed by the military for use ab...

Sep 1, 2011 / The Nation

‘Moderate’ Jon Huntsman Releases Right-Wing ‘Jobs’ Plan ‘Moderate’ Jon Huntsman Releases Right-Wing ‘Jobs’ Plan

 The first Republican candidate's jobs plan is just a collection of right wing talking points. 

Sep 1, 2011 / Ben Adler

Dick Cheney Suddenly Discovers There’s a Lot to Like About Rick Perry Dick Cheney Suddenly Discovers There’s a Lot to Like About Rick Perry

The former veep once campaigned against Perry, dismissing the Texas governor as a “real talker” rather than the “real deal.” Now, Cheney’s on Fox talk...

Sep 1, 2011 / John Nichols

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