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How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency

How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency

In his new book, John Dean finally offers definitive answers to the questions “What did he know, and when did he know it?”  

Aug 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri

The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri

Why has the response to Michael Brown’s murder been to crack down on dissent and arrest journalists?

Aug 14, 2014 / John Nichols

How Media Passivity Is Service Journalism for the Powerful

How Media Passivity Is Service Journalism for the Powerful How Media Passivity Is Service Journalism for the Powerful

Eric on the latest books and CD's and Reed on media coverage of Ferguson, Missouri. 

Aug 14, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Is New York City Partnering With ICE to Rip Apart Immigrant Communities?

Is New York City Partnering With ICE to Rip Apart Immigrant Communities? Is New York City Partnering With ICE to Rip Apart Immigrant Communities?

According to a new report, the city’s collusion with immigration authorities has led to the unjust detention and deportation of noncitizens. 

Aug 13, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Why Is It So Controversial to Help Poor Mothers Afford Diapers?

Why Is It So Controversial to Help Poor Mothers Afford Diapers? Why Is It So Controversial to Help Poor Mothers Afford Diapers?

A new bill would let families on welfare afford this basic necessity. What’s wrong with that?

Aug 13, 2014 / Bryce Covert

What’s Exceptional About Ferguson, Missouri?

What’s Exceptional About Ferguson, Missouri? What’s Exceptional About Ferguson, Missouri?

The racial disparities in the town where Michael Brown was killed by police are shocking, but they’re characteristic of the nation.

Aug 13, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Scott Walker Has a Rough Race on His Hands—and It’s Not for President

Scott Walker Has a Rough Race on His Hands—and It’s Not for President Scott Walker Has a Rough Race on His Hands—and It’s Not for President

A big primary win and solid poll numbers put a Democrat in serious contention against Wisconsin’s governor.

Aug 13, 2014 / John Nichols

The Murder of Black Youth Is a Reproductive Justice Issue

The Murder of Black Youth Is a Reproductive Justice Issue The Murder of Black Youth Is a Reproductive Justice Issue

Can the killing of Michael Brown by police in Ferguson, Missouri, spark a new kind of conversation about choice, parenting and family?

Aug 13, 2014 / Dani McClain

Robin Williams and a Moment of Magic

Robin Williams and a Moment of Magic Robin Williams and a Moment of Magic

The death of a man who wanted deeply to be loved. 

Aug 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin

If Congress Won’t, Obama May Have to Address Corporate Tax Inversion

If Congress Won’t, Obama May Have to Address Corporate Tax Inversion If Congress Won’t, Obama May Have to Address Corporate Tax Inversion

America stands to lose a great deal more from inversion deals from companies President Obama calls “corporate deserters.”

Aug 13, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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