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11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits

11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits 11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits

Why don't Republicans want to extend long-term jobless aid? Actually, it's hard to tell.

Apr 8, 2014 / George Zornick

The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’

The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’ The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’

The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team are one shining example of why the NCAA needs a massive overhaul.

Apr 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the McCutcheon ruling.

Apr 8, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

It’s Time the CIA Gets Some Serious Oversight

It’s Time the CIA Gets Some Serious Oversight It’s Time the CIA Gets Some Serious Oversight

What is the point of congressional oversight if the committee charged with it allows itself to be pushed around by the agency it oversees?

Apr 8, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

And that’s good news for the progressive mayor.

Apr 8, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude

An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude

Global warming is just one of many lies the ‘scientific community’ tries to impose on us. 

Apr 8, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent

Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent

Manjula Martin is trying to arm freelance writers with knowledge, but capitalism has the upper hand.

Apr 7, 2014 / Julia Carrie Wong

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes. 

Apr 7, 2014 / Chris Hayes

Gore Vidal: At 10, I Wanted to be Mickey Rooney

Gore Vidal: At 10, I Wanted to be Mickey Rooney Gore Vidal: At 10, I Wanted to be Mickey Rooney

How Mickey Rooney’s Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream changed Vidal’s life.

Apr 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

Is America Uncomfortable With Black Rage?

Is America Uncomfortable With Black Rage? Is America Uncomfortable With Black Rage?

Mychal Denzel Smith appears on MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry show to discuss why food insecurity, mass incarceration and the destruction of the social safety net are rooted in r...

Apr 7, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

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