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AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’

AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’ AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’

Union presidents challenged the Obama administration to fix Affordable Care Act issues which they warned could devastate their health plans.

Sep 12, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

The Patriarchy Lives On

The Patriarchy Lives On The Patriarchy Lives On

Hanna Rosin preemptively declares the death of a system that still shapes our workplaces and our lives.

Sep 11, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Christine Quinn’s Meteoric Fall: 2008 All Over Again?

Christine Quinn’s Meteoric Fall: 2008 All Over Again? Christine Quinn’s Meteoric Fall: 2008 All Over Again?

How did the straight, white guy win the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City?

Sep 11, 2013 / Emily Douglas and Richard Kim

Our Other September 11

Our Other September 11 Our Other September 11

The tragedy of September 11, 1973 belongs not just to the Chileans. It belongs also to the military coup’s enablers—the taxpayers of the United States.

Sep 11, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency

The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency

Obama makes his case for intervention in Syria.

Sep 11, 2013 / Chris Hayes

Salvador Allende’s Last Speech

Salvador Allende’s Last Speech Salvador Allende’s Last Speech

Forty years ago today, Salvador Allende's democratically elected government in Chile was overthrown by a US-backed military coup.

Sep 11, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

Obama’s War Plan Collapses, Russia Takes the Lead

Obama’s War Plan Collapses, Russia Takes the Lead Obama’s War Plan Collapses, Russia Takes the Lead

Will Obama finally seek a cease-fire in Syria's civil war?

Sep 11, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’

US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’ US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’

The Nation asks Secretary Perez about forthcoming regulations, changing work and Obama administration appearances with Walmart.

Sep 11, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Bill de Blasio Leads New York Primary With Surge of Votes for ‘Bold Progressive Change’

Bill de Blasio Leads New York Primary With Surge of Votes for ‘Bold Progressive Change’ Bill de Blasio Leads New York Primary With Surge of Votes for ‘Bold Progressive Change’

A big primary lead for Bill de Blasio, who ran on a promise to tax the rich.

Sep 11, 2013 / John Nichols

Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’

Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’ Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’

The president is right to embrace prospect of removing chemical weapons without military intervention.

Sep 11, 2013 / John Nichols

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