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Should de Blasio Bail Out Waterfront Homeowners?

Should de Blasio Bail Out Waterfront Homeowners? Should de Blasio Bail Out Waterfront Homeowners?

The mayor faces a request for an aggressive post-Sandy policy.

Feb 28, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Like Obama Himself, My Brother’s Keeper Is Admirable but Flawed

Like Obama Himself, My Brother’s Keeper Is Admirable but Flawed Like Obama Himself, My Brother’s Keeper Is Admirable but Flawed

While President Obama no doubt cares deeply about America’s inequality, his approach to solving it is flawed.

Feb 28, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

After Darren Sharper, the NFL Must Address Violence Against Women

After Darren Sharper, the NFL Must Address Violence Against Women After Darren Sharper, the NFL Must Address Violence Against Women

When will Roger Goodell and the NFL stand up and say they have a violence against women problem?

Feb 28, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Now That Jan Brewer Has Vetoed SB 1062, Are Religious Discrimination Bills History?

Now That Jan Brewer Has Vetoed SB 1062, Are Religious Discrimination Bills History? Now That Jan Brewer Has Vetoed SB 1062, Are Religious Discrimination Bills History?

National outcry put Arizona’s discrimantory bill in the spotlight, but at least four other states are still considering similar bills.

Feb 27, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post

Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post

A new US trade representative is a former lobbyist pushing for limits on Internet freedom and draconian intellectual property policy.

Feb 27, 2014 / Lee Fang

Senate Republicans Turn Their Backs on Veterans

Senate Republicans Turn Their Backs on Veterans Senate Republicans Turn Their Backs on Veterans

Citing costs, Republicans blocked comprehensive legislation to extend health care and education. 

Feb 27, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Maine’s Paul LePage Might Just Be the Worst Governor of All

Maine’s Paul LePage Might Just Be the Worst Governor of All Maine’s Paul LePage Might Just Be the Worst Governor of All

Feds find Republican created pressure for “bias toward employers”—and against jobless workers.

Feb 27, 2014 / John Nichols

Whistleblower Groups Increase Security Following a Mysterious Break-in

Whistleblower Groups Increase Security Following a Mysterious Break-in Whistleblower Groups Increase Security Following a Mysterious Break-in

Someone appeared to be after information inside a DC whistleblower group, and it’s not the first time it’s happened. 

Feb 27, 2014 / George Zornick

Ukraine Doesn’t Need the US or NATO to Build a Democracy

Ukraine Doesn’t Need the US or NATO to Build a Democracy Ukraine Doesn’t Need the US or NATO to Build a Democracy

Ukrainians can resolve their problems without generating a US-Russian, Cold War–like crisis.

Feb 27, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Colorado’s Federal Supermax Prison Is Force-Feeding Inmates on Hunger Strike

Colorado’s Federal Supermax Prison Is Force-Feeding Inmates on Hunger Strike Colorado’s Federal Supermax Prison Is Force-Feeding Inmates on Hunger Strike

Solitary Watch reports that eight to nine prisoners are taking part in the strike, held at the federal government’s highest-security prison.

Feb 27, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

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