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Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor? Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Conservative versus “moderate” proxy wars will help determine the path of the House in coming years.

Jun 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Bowe Bergdahl and the Pathologizing of Dissent

Bowe Bergdahl and the Pathologizing of Dissent Bowe Bergdahl and the Pathologizing of Dissent

New documents raise questions about the soldier's mental health. 

Jun 12, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Surprise! Study Finds People Don’t Understand How Racism Works

Surprise! Study Finds People Don’t Understand How Racism Works Surprise! Study Finds People Don’t Understand How Racism Works

Apparently seeing images of successful black people makes whites, Asians and Hispanics think racism doesn't exist.

Jun 12, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big

How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big

And interview with Journalist Sheila Bapat on how domestic workers—mostly immigrant women and women of color—are winning labor protections nationwide.

Jun 12, 2014 / Dani McClain

Migrant Children Accuse Border Patrol Agents of Physical and Sexual Assault

Migrant Children Accuse Border Patrol Agents of Physical and Sexual Assault Migrant Children Accuse Border Patrol Agents of Physical and Sexual Assault

A complaint filed by legal groups details 116 cases of child abuse or mistreatment by border agents, including kicking, death threats and food deprivation.

Jun 12, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

What if Your Ability to Stay in This Country Depended on Your Employer?

What if Your Ability to Stay in This Country Depended on Your Employer? What if Your Ability to Stay in This Country Depended on Your Employer?

After losing her seasonal position, guestworker Maria Guzman decided to stand up to her former employer.

Jun 12, 2014 / Michelle Chen

I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup

I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup

I’m on my way to the World Cup to take the temperature of Brazil’s historic passion for soccer, as well as its rekindled passion for struggle.

Jun 12, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy? Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Eric Cantor’s fall might mean a change for the House GOP's foreign policies.

Jun 11, 2014 / Ali Gharib

The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency

The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on the Bergdahl scandal. 

Jun 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Iraq-Syria Civil War Challenges Both the US and Iran

The Iraq-Syria Civil War Challenges Both the US and Iran The Iraq-Syria Civil War Challenges Both the US and Iran

Washington and Tehran could be allies, and Saudi Arabia could help seal the deal.

Jun 11, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

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