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Sullivan vs. Sullivan (Plus: Reed on Al Jazeera America) Sullivan vs. Sullivan (Plus: Reed on Al Jazeera America)

Eric takes on Andrew Sullivan's ideological backflips, Reed spends an election night with Al Jazeera America.

Nov 8, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

A non-billionaire mayor, backed by labor with a budget of $72 billion to dispense? It’ll be worth watching. 

Nov 8, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More

Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More

Ten bills blocking paid sick days have been passed, seven this year alone. But that doesn’t have progressives down.

Nov 7, 2013 / Bryce Covert

The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless

The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless

Time for Congress to start planning ahead.

Nov 7, 2013 / George Zornick

‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’

‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’ ‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’

Syriza tables no-confidence motion as Greek government evicts workers from state broadcaster.

Nov 7, 2013 / Maria Margaronis

Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas

Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas

Efforts to restrict student voting failed in North Carolina, but voter suppression attempts accelerated in Texas during the last election. 

Nov 7, 2013 / Ari Berman

The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose

The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose

The Wisconsin governor wants to be the GOP presidential nominee. But he had a lousy 2013 Election Day.

Nov 7, 2013 / John Nichols

The Miami Dolphins Showcase Bully Solidarity

The Miami Dolphins Showcase Bully Solidarity The Miami Dolphins Showcase Bully Solidarity

As Dolphins players rush to support accused racist bully Richie Incognito, it is worth asking who is pulling the strings.

Nov 7, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Campaigning (and Winning) on Climate Change

Campaigning (and Winning) on Climate Change Campaigning (and Winning) on Climate Change

Environmental groups leveraged millions to make climate change a key issue in the race for governor of Virginia and seats on a Washington State county council.  

Nov 6, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Is the Tea Party Losing Steam? Last Night’s Election Results Say Yes Is the Tea Party Losing Steam? Last Night’s Election Results Say Yes

Off-year elections in 2009 predicted a Tea Party insurgency. This year’s results—not so much.

Nov 6, 2013 / Chris Hayes

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