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Governor Cuomo Should Debate Primary Challenger Zephyr Teachout

Governor Cuomo Should Debate Primary Challenger Zephyr Teachout Governor Cuomo Should Debate Primary Challenger Zephyr Teachout

New York’s governor should accept the Democratic challenger’s proposal for debates about corruption—and more.

Jul 29, 2014 / John Nichols

Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC

Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC

Progressives need a counterweight to the ALEC, one built and operated with progressive values in mind. And soon, we might have one.

Jul 29, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Don’t Worry, the ‘Grown-Ups’ Will Deal With Gaza

Don’t Worry, the ‘Grown-Ups’ Will Deal With Gaza Don’t Worry, the ‘Grown-Ups’ Will Deal With Gaza

As the ‘grown-ups’ in Jerusalem and Washington sort out the situation in Gaza, children keep getting killed.

Jul 29, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages

Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages

Low-wage federal contract workers are once again asking Obama to raise the minimum wage.

Jul 29, 2014 / George Zornick

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

The Department of Justice finally takes notice.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Coal baron Don Blankenship spotted at libertarian Freedom Fest.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

Have Social Media Numbed Us to Images of War?

Have Social Media Numbed Us to Images of War? Have Social Media Numbed Us to Images of War?

Twitter is changing how we “bear witness” to war.

Jul 28, 2014 / Leslie Savan

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

Representative Keith Ellison wants to make forming a union a civil right.

Jul 28, 2014 / George Zornick

Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples?

Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples? Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples?

Staples is at the center of a highly controversial “public-private partnership” deal to turn its counters into quasi-post offices.

Jul 28, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy? Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

She tells CNN that she might favor “no enrichment for Iran” nuclear program.

Jul 28, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

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