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‘Right Now the NCAA is Like a Dictatorship’: Why the Northwestern Football Team Formed a Union

‘Right Now the NCAA is Like a Dictatorship’: Why the Northwestern Football Team Formed a Union ‘Right Now the NCAA is Like a Dictatorship’: Why the Northwestern Football Team Formed a Union

When you talk union, you don't think NCAA football players. Think again.

Jan 29, 2014 / Dave Zirin

You’ll Never Guess Who’s Coming to the State of the Union You’ll Never Guess Who’s Coming to the State of the Union

One of the more inflammatory voices in the minimum wage debate will be making a special appearance tonight.

Jan 28, 2014 / George Zornick

State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids”

State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids” State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids”

The president is getting a lot right. But he cannot afford to muddle his message tonight.

Jan 28, 2014 / John Nichols

Pete Seeger’s Biggest Day

Pete Seeger’s Biggest Day Pete Seeger’s Biggest Day

In a life of memorable moments, one of the most important was the day Seeger sang “Give Peace a Chance” with half a million people.

Jan 28, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

The Promise of Transpartisanship

The Promise of Transpartisanship The Promise of Transpartisanship

A reactionary shift toward bipartisanship—toward an anodyne centrism—isn’t the solution.

Jan 28, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Case for Grantland to Take Down ‘Dr. V’s Magical Putter’

The Case for Grantland to Take Down ‘Dr. V’s Magical Putter’ The Case for Grantland to Take Down ‘Dr. V’s Magical Putter’

The trans community is asking for Grantland to take down their article "Dr. V’s Magical Putter." They should be heard.

Jan 28, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

After months of progressive organizing, President Obama will increase wages for future federal contract workers. 

Jan 28, 2014 / George Zornick

States of Emergency

States of Emergency States of Emergency

What would have happened if the West Virginia chemical spill was caused by terrorists. 

Jan 28, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Pete Seeger: This Man Surrounded Hate and Forced it to Surrender

Pete Seeger: This Man Surrounded Hate and Forced it to Surrender Pete Seeger: This Man Surrounded Hate and Forced it to Surrender

“I have sung for rich and poor, for Americans of every possible political and religious opinion and persuasion, of every race, color, and creed.”

Jan 28, 2014 / John Nichols

The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker

The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker

Conservatives want to see more marriages, but the government has a poor track record of getting people together.

Jan 28, 2014 / Bryce Covert

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