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Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones

Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones

A bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday asks the administration to make a clearer distinction between combatants and civilians.

Apr 2, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

The network has long gone after progressive black leaders. Last month it targeted two women far outside the Beltway.

Apr 2, 2014 / Dani McClain

#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left

#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left #CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left

The left can only afford to be contemptuous of liberal values when the right isn't in charge. 

Apr 2, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape

Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape Rick Perry Says Texas Won’t Comply With Federal Standards to Curb Prison Rape

Texas consistently has some of the highest national rates of prison rape.

Apr 2, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

And it increases the chances that you'll be on the hook for another bailout.

Apr 2, 2014 / George Zornick

The Palestine Talks Break Down (Haven’t We Seen That Headline Before?)

The Palestine Talks Break Down (Haven’t We Seen That Headline Before?) The Palestine Talks Break Down (Haven’t We Seen That Headline Before?)

Netanyahu's intransigence wins the day.

Apr 2, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy

With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy

By striking down limits on aggregate campaign donations, the Supreme Court just supercharged the influence and reach of wealthy campaign donors.

Apr 2, 2014 / John Nichols

The Supreme Court’s Ideology: More Money, Less Voting

The Supreme Court’s Ideology: More Money, Less Voting The Supreme Court’s Ideology: More Money, Less Voting

The Roberts Court has made it far easier to buy an election and far harder to vote in one.

Apr 2, 2014 / Ari Berman

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet? Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Can’t any of you chicks take a joke?

Apr 1, 2014 / Leslie Savan

On Universal Pre-K, de Blasio Shows Democrats How to Lead From the Left

On Universal Pre-K, de Blasio Shows Democrats How to Lead From the Left On Universal Pre-K, de Blasio Shows Democrats How to Lead From the Left

Despite well-funded opposition, New York’s mayor was able to deliver on the biggest commitment of last year’s campaign.

Apr 1, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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