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This Is David Brooks on Drugs

This Is David Brooks on Drugs This Is David Brooks on Drugs

David Brooks’s blinkered pot column shows how our elites are shielded from the consequences of the war on drugs. 

Jan 3, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

How Our Economy Lost $400 Million in One Week Alone

How Our Economy Lost $400 Million in One Week Alone How Our Economy Lost $400 Million in One Week Alone

State economies lost $400 million in one week thanks to the expiration of long-term unemployment benefits. What are Republicans waiting for?

Jan 3, 2014 / George Zornick

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

The accord is moving forward, but the Menendez-Kirk bill could wreck everything.

Jan 3, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Is it Getting Better? Chris Kluwe, Aaron Rodgers and LGBT Rights in Sports

Is it Getting Better? Chris Kluwe, Aaron Rodgers and LGBT Rights in Sports Is it Getting Better? Chris Kluwe, Aaron Rodgers and LGBT Rights in Sports

The NFL’s Chris Kluwe and Aaron Rodgers have shown, in distinct ways, that progress for LGBT rights in sports is elusive.

Jan 2, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The New York Times demolishes conspiracy theories with plain, old-fashioned good reporting.

Jan 2, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale

De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale

Everybody loves the former president. But he was no De Blasio Democrat.

Jan 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter

The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter

An agenda of constitutional amendments, structural changes and referendum votes for raises and rights.

Jan 1, 2014 / John Nichols

‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor

‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor ‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor

He takes the oath, and observers weigh in on what it all means.

Jan 1, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Happy New Year, Losers

Happy New Year, Losers Happy New Year, Losers

Thanks to Chief Justice John Roberts, millions of poor Americans won’t get health insurance. 

Dec 31, 2013 / William Greider

Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like?

Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like? Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like?

de Blasio’s pick for schools chancellor is a great first step toward changing the direction of school reform in New York. But it was just the first step.

Dec 31, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy

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