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AIPAC vs. the Neocons on Iran

AIPAC vs. the Neocons on Iran AIPAC vs. the Neocons on Iran

Neocons will lose the Iran fight because their bankrupt ideology is too partisan, but they’re winning the war of ideas in the GOP.

Apr 24, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP

Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP

In a lengthy call with reporters, Obama pushed back hard on liberal criticisms of his trade bill.

Apr 24, 2015 / George Zornick

The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Can’t Be Solved With Gunships

The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Can’t Be Solved With Gunships The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Can’t Be Solved With Gunships

The devastating migrant boat wreck in the Mediterranean reveals the failure of the EU's refugee policy.  

Apr 24, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole

The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole

How can we judge the latest Clinton scandal when the reporting around it is so murky?

Apr 23, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

I’m Your Puppet

I’m Your Puppet I’m Your Puppet

This week's Altercation includes reviews of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's tributes to music icons and the darkly comedic Broadway hit Hand To God.

Apr 23, 2015 / Eric Alterman

Now That the Justice Department Has Struck Out, It’s Time to Put Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame

Now That the Justice Department Has Struck Out, It’s Time to Put Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame Now That the Justice Department Has Struck Out, It’s Time to Put Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame

The Justice Department’s quest to prosecute Barry Bonds is a shameful stain in their history. Now put him in the Hall of Fame.

Apr 23, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor

Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor

Two leading Senate Democrats blasted the Obama administration for arm-twisting on TPP. 

Apr 23, 2015 / George Zornick

Federal Contract Workers Just Went on Strike in DC

Federal Contract Workers Just Went on Strike in DC Federal Contract Workers Just Went on Strike in DC

The low wages the government pays its army of contract workers is exacerbating precarity in the labor force as a whole.

Apr 22, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Happy Bloody Earth Day

Happy Bloody Earth Day Happy Bloody Earth Day

The resource wars in Latin America are heating up, and the poor are paying the price.

Apr 22, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free

Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free

Several congressional Democrats, along with progressive activists, are launching a campaign to eliminate student debt.

Apr 21, 2015 / George Zornick

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