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‘Fifty Years in the Global Village’: Remembering Marshall McLuhan on His 100th Birthday ‘Fifty Years in the Global Village’: Remembering Marshall McLuhan on His 100th Birthday

His writing anticipated our own media age of Facebook and Twitter.

Aug 4, 2011 / William F. Baker

The Secret War in 120 Countries The Secret War in 120 Countries

Uncovering the true size and scope of the global war being fought by the Pentagon's secret “shadow warriors.”

Aug 4, 2011 / Nick Turse

Memo to Frank Bruni: Women Have Been Devastated by the Economic Downturn Memo to Frank Bruni: Women Have Been Devastated by the Economic Downturn

Times columnist Frank Bruni ignores the dramatic toll the economic downturn has taken on women. 

Aug 4, 2011 / StudentNation / Kevin S. Donohoe

Lifting the Lid on Climate Activism Lifting the Lid on Climate Activism

Just Do It is a call to action that's difficult to ignore, if not refuse.

Aug 3, 2011 / Peter Rothberg

Matt Damon, Arne Duncan and the Divisive Teacher-Quality Debate Matt Damon, Arne Duncan and the Divisive Teacher-Quality Debate

Last weekend, two very different speeches on the future of the teaching profession made news.

Aug 3, 2011 / Dana Goldstein

Pawlenty Versus Bachmann Heats up in Iowa Pawlenty Versus Bachmann Heats up in Iowa

Tim Pawlenty knows that his only route to the Republican nomination is by process of elimination, so he’s trying to eliminate Michele Bachmann. 

Aug 3, 2011 / Ben Adler

Is It Time to Downgrade the Rating Agencies?

Is It Time to Downgrade the Rating Agencies? Is It Time to Downgrade the Rating Agencies?

Despite playing a hugely damaging role in the 2009 financial collapse, credit rating agencies were a central player in the debt ceiling debate. When will Washington learn to ignore...

Aug 3, 2011 / George Zornick

How Obama Can Challenge GOP Obstruction How Obama Can Challenge GOP Obstruction

Republican obstructionism is hurting Obama as much as the GOP’s hostage-taking negotiating strategy on the economy.

Aug 3, 2011 / Ari Berman

The Hidden Casualty of the Debt Deal The Hidden Casualty of the Debt Deal

When Congress, the president and the media run roughshod over popular will and citizen action, small-d democracy pays the price.

Aug 3, 2011 / Ilyse Hogue

How the Koch Brothers Are Blocking the Vote in Wisconsin How the Koch Brothers Are Blocking the Vote in Wisconsin

Once again, the Koch Brothers are pouring money into a campaign to keep Wisconsin Democrats from voting in the recall elections.

Aug 3, 2011 / Press Room

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