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This Is Exactly How Karl Rove Works

This Is Exactly How Karl Rove Works This Is Exactly How Karl Rove Works

There's nothing new in Rove's latest ugly broadside on Hillary Clinton. 

May 13, 2014 / George Zornick

Judicial Nominee in Limbo After Senators Demand Secret Drone Memos

Judicial Nominee in Limbo After Senators Demand Secret Drone Memos Judicial Nominee in Limbo After Senators Demand Secret Drone Memos

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle want to see an Obama nominee’s legal analyses on targeted strikes before they vote.

May 13, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine

‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine ‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine

Is it any wonder GOP hawks want to send $100 million in direct military aid to Ukraine—and green light arms sales?

May 13, 2014 / William Greider

Ukraine Needs Russia and the West

Ukraine Needs Russia and the West Ukraine Needs Russia and the West

The first step is a return to common sense about basic reality: Ukraine is and has been a deeply divided country. 

May 13, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Tactics Change, but the Police State Stays the Same

The Tactics Change, but the Police State Stays the Same The Tactics Change, but the Police State Stays the Same

Police will continue to abuse the rights of the already marginalized because we, as American citizens, refuse to question the fundamental goals of policing.

May 13, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Free Cecily McMillan! A Special Issue of the Occupy Gazette

Free Cecily McMillan! A Special Issue of the Occupy Gazette Free Cecily McMillan! A Special Issue of the Occupy Gazette

On Monday, May 5, Occupy Wall Street protester Cecily McMillan was found guilty of assaulting NYPD Officer Grantley Bovell at the OWS anniversary protest on March 17, 2012. She now...

May 13, 2014 / Sarah Leonard

What You Need to Know About Today’s Scheduled Execution in Texas (UPDATE)

What You Need to Know About Today’s Scheduled Execution in Texas (UPDATE) What You Need to Know About Today’s Scheduled Execution in Texas (UPDATE)

UPDATE: The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stayed the execution of Robert Campbell.

May 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Pro-Keystone XL Consulting Firm May Have Violated Ethics Laws

Pro-Keystone XL Consulting Firm May Have Violated Ethics Laws Pro-Keystone XL Consulting Firm May Have Violated Ethics Laws

Despite trying to influence the American public on the pipeline, public relations firm Feverpress did not disclose that it was contracted by the government of Alberta to do so.

May 13, 2014 / Lee Fang

The Nixon Library Needs a New Director, Now

The Nixon Library Needs a New Director, Now The Nixon Library Needs a New Director, Now

Nixon loyalists and family members should not be allowed to block the appointment of a new director.

May 13, 2014 / Jon Wiener

The Downfall of the Latest Republican Folk Hero

The Downfall of the Latest Republican Folk Hero The Downfall of the Latest Republican Folk Hero

This cartoon hillbilly who hates the government seemed like such a promising new conservative icon. 

May 13, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

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