The Real ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Jail Is a Health Hazard Filled With Mold and Human Feces The Real ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Jail Is a Health Hazard Filled With Mold and Human Feces
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Jun 5, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
‘Obvious Child,’ the Abortion Comedy, Isn’t a Great Film, but It’s a Revelation ‘Obvious Child,’ the Abortion Comedy, Isn’t a Great Film, but It’s a Revelation
Nearly a third of American women will have an abortion at some point in their lives, but it’s an experience we almost never see on film.
Jun 5, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg
A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment
A judiciary subcommittee holds the first hearing ever on the need for a constitutional remedy to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United and McCutcheon rulings.
Jun 5, 2014 / John Nichols
Will the EPA’s Climate Plan Lead to a Counterproductive Fracking Boom? Will the EPA’s Climate Plan Lead to a Counterproductive Fracking Boom?
Obama wants to push states away from coal—but if they turn to natural gas, the climate problem could get even worse.
Jun 4, 2014 / George Zornick
Former Los Angeles Deputy: We Beat, Slapped and Tased Inmates Without Provocation Former Los Angeles Deputy: We Beat, Slapped and Tased Inmates Without Provocation
An ex-deputy testified in court about the culture of abuse pervading Los Angeles County jails.
Jun 4, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
This Simple Fix Could Lift Hundreds of Thousands of Working Women Out of Poverty This Simple Fix Could Lift Hundreds of Thousands of Working Women Out of Poverty
How can we help to make sure that Walmart’s employees can both financially support their children and tuck them in at night?
Jun 4, 2014 / Michelle Chen
John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur
The NFL may say officially that “Redskins” “is not a slur,” but 1968 bronze medalist and medal-stand protester John Carlos, a man who has had more than a fe...
Jun 4, 2014 / Dave Zirin
How to Fight Economic Inequality—Right Now How to Fight Economic Inequality—Right Now
A new initiative aims to put wages at the heart of the inequality debate.
Jun 4, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Why 200 Black Men Raised Concerns About Obama’s Initiative Targeting Men and Boys of Color Why 200 Black Men Raised Concerns About Obama’s Initiative Targeting Men and Boys of Color
A conversation among black men challenges the assumptions at the heart of My Brother’s Keeper.
Jun 4, 2014 / Dani McClain
The Roberts Court’s Stealth Campaign Against a Free Press The Roberts Court’s Stealth Campaign Against a Free Press
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the media.
Jun 4, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson