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Chicago and the Municipal-Industrial Complex

Chicago and the Municipal-Industrial Complex Chicago and the Municipal-Industrial Complex

What does a publicly traded corporation do when its defense-contracting business is flat? Move more aggressively into the privatization of city services. 

Dec 14, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Washington Redskins and the ‘C’ Word

The Washington Redskins and the ‘C’ Word The Washington Redskins and the ‘C’ Word

Has a Native American named Jay Winter Nightwolf put a curse on this team? It seems hardly worth the effort.

Dec 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men

Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men

More diversity in leadership brings a diversity of perspectives—and might help raise objections before a bad decision goes public.

Dec 13, 2013 / Bryce Covert

A Pirate’s Life: The Rise and Fall of ‘Murdoch’s World’

A Pirate’s Life: The Rise and Fall of ‘Murdoch’s World’ A Pirate’s Life: The Rise and Fall of ‘Murdoch’s World’

Eric's weekly reviews and Reed on Murdoch's media empire.

Dec 13, 2013 / Eric Alterman

Podhoretz, Adelson: Bomb Iran!

Podhoretz, Adelson: Bomb Iran! Podhoretz, Adelson: Bomb Iran!

Two doddering old neoconservative cranks channel John McCain, circa 2007.

Dec 13, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Justin Timberlake’s Union Tour

Justin Timberlake’s Union Tour Justin Timberlake’s Union Tour

JT’s backup dancers have made history by winning a union contract for touring artists.

Dec 13, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Weisberg

This Week in Poverty: Signing Off

This Week in Poverty: Signing Off This Week in Poverty: Signing Off

After a two-year run, This Week in Poverty signs off.

Dec 13, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

What’s at Stake in de Blasio’s Mayoralty? Just About Everything

What’s at Stake in de Blasio’s Mayoralty? Just About Everything What’s at Stake in de Blasio’s Mayoralty? Just About Everything

The mayor-elect will have to manage a huge budget, labor talks, an aggressive press and a cagey governor. Oh, and he might just carry the hopes of the progressive movement.

Dec 13, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy

Congress Chooses Austerity Over Job Creation and Economic Growth

Congress Chooses Austerity Over Job Creation and Economic Growth Congress Chooses Austerity Over Job Creation and Economic Growth

Republicans and Democrats in the House vote 332-94 for a bad budget plan.

Dec 13, 2013 / John Nichols

Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets

Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets

Two House Democratic lawmakers are pushing to protect the predatory, for-profit college industry.

Dec 13, 2013 / Lee Fang

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