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Elizabeth Warren Comes Out for Expanding Social Security

Elizabeth Warren Comes Out for Expanding Social Security Elizabeth Warren Comes Out for Expanding Social Security

Warren used rampant 2016 speculation to juice an important debate over expanded benefits.

Nov 18, 2013 / George Zornick

The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’

The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’ The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’

A new disclosure shows that the fracking industry has spent millions to buy off political support. 

Nov 18, 2013 / Lee Fang

Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees

Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees

If a company’s employees don't have enough money for food, it’s time to raise wages.

Nov 18, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

The Death of Len Bias, My Generation’s One-Person Shock Doctrine

The Death of Len Bias, My Generation’s One-Person Shock Doctrine The Death of Len Bias, My Generation’s One-Person Shock Doctrine

On the day that Len Bias would have turned 50, it is worth remembering how people have used his memory and exploited his death.

Nov 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Russia in the Middle East

Russia in the Middle East Russia in the Middle East

More than ever, the US needs to work with Moscow on regional crises.

Nov 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record

As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record

In his campaign book, Unintimidated, the controversial Wisconsin governor offers a rewrite of his history.

Nov 18, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Eight Decades of Hannah Arendt and Her Critics

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Eight Decades of Hannah Arendt and Her Critics This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Eight Decades of Hannah Arendt and Her Critics

Arendt's life and work have been debated in our pages possibly more than those of any other twentieth-century philosopher.

Nov 16, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Outsourcing Accountability to the Political Opposition: The Beltway Media’s Agency Problem Outsourcing Accountability to the Political Opposition: The Beltway Media’s Agency Problem

Eric Alterman's weekly media-roundup and Reed Richardson's take on the  "60 Minutes" Benghazi debacle.

Nov 15, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Alec Baldwin Is an Embarrassment

Alec Baldwin Is an Embarrassment Alec Baldwin Is an Embarrassment

The actor and MSNBC host has a history of unhinged homophobia. So why does he keep getting a pass?

Nov 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg

Momentum Forms Around Extending Long-Term Unemployment Insurance

Momentum Forms Around Extending Long-Term Unemployment Insurance Momentum Forms Around Extending Long-Term Unemployment Insurance

Democrats are now unified in extended the crucial benefits--will Republicans go along?

Nov 15, 2013 / George Zornick

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