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Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It

Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Ted Cruz.

Feb 18, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Comcast/Time Warner Merger Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test

The Comcast/Time Warner Merger Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test The Comcast/Time Warner Merger Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test

The merger doesn’t just impact the marketplace of cable; it threatens the marketplace of ideas.

Feb 18, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Obama Plans to Escalate the War in Syria

Obama Plans to Escalate the War in Syria Obama Plans to Escalate the War in Syria

But the hard reality is that it's time to give up on regime change in Damascus.

Feb 18, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

The One Rich Guy Who Owns Everything

The One Rich Guy Who Owns Everything The One Rich Guy Who Owns Everything

The end result of relentlessly rising income inequality: one rich guy will own as much as the rest of the planet combined. 

Feb 18, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide

The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide

“Sochi is the land of Circassians. They can’t hide this anymore.”

Feb 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael Dunn Trial

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael Dunn Trial Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael Dunn Trial

Dunn fatally shot Jordan Davis, an unarmed black teenager, in 2012 during a dispute over loud music. He was found guilty on three charges of attempted murder.

Feb 16, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Want to Know What NAFTA Teaches Us About the TPP Fight?

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Want to Know What NAFTA Teaches Us About the TPP Fight? This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Want to Know What NAFTA Teaches Us About the TPP Fight?

It was clear then, as it is now, that "free-trade" agreements are disasters for workers and the environment.

Feb 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter

De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter

A little wonkish background on the arrest and release of Brooklyn pastor Orlando Findlayter.

Feb 14, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Understanding the 1 Percent

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Understanding the 1 Percent Katrina vanden Heuvel: Understanding the 1 Percent

Katrina vanden Heuvel dissects the detachment of the ruling class on MSNBC's All in With Chris Hayes.

Feb 14, 2014 / Chris Hayes

The Talibanization of Hindu History in India

The Talibanization of Hindu History in India The Talibanization of Hindu History in India

Penguin’s withdrawing and pulping The Hindus: An Alternative History is only the latest in a series of surrenders.

Feb 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

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