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Dear Chris Hayes: Good Job. Now Let’s Get Real.

Dear Chris Hayes: Good Job. Now Let’s Get Real. Dear Chris Hayes: Good Job. Now Let’s Get Real.

A reaction to Chris Hayes's MSNBC documentary on climate change, The Politics of Power.

Aug 19, 2013 / Wen Stephenson

Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’

Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’ Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’

I’ve never seen a sports documentary that marries political nuance and energy quite like The Trials of Muhammad Ali.

Aug 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin

The AFL-CIO Is Exploring New Investments in Alt-Labor and Texas Organizing

The AFL-CIO Is Exploring New Investments in Alt-Labor and Texas Organizing The AFL-CIO Is Exploring New Investments in Alt-Labor and Texas Organizing

The federation’s general counsel tells The Nation “limited, thoughtful experiments” with alternative organizing models could be ahead.

Aug 16, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Pushback Against Safety Net Cuts During August Recess

Pushback Against Safety Net Cuts During August Recess Pushback Against Safety Net Cuts During August Recess

A slow burn of opposition to Chained-CPI is happening during the congressional recess. 

Aug 16, 2013 / George Zornick

Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter

Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter

Feminist education comes in waves, not from just one talk.

Aug 16, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

The Parable of Rupert Murdoch

The Parable of Rupert Murdoch The Parable of Rupert Murdoch

Democracy doesn’t fare well when a few personalities dominate media ownership.

Aug 16, 2013 / Madeline Ostrander

Scott Walker Goes All 1798: Arrests Elected Official, Editor in Wisconsin

Scott Walker Goes All 1798: Arrests Elected Official, Editor in Wisconsin Scott Walker Goes All 1798: Arrests Elected Official, Editor in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin governor’s crackdown on dissent expands.

Aug 16, 2013 / John Nichols

White Is the New White

White Is the New White White Is the New White

It’s time white women drop the practice of authenticating—and profiting from—the experiences of women of color. 

Aug 16, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Aura Bogado

Is Fracking a Necessary Evil?

Is Fracking a Necessary Evil? Is Fracking a Necessary Evil?

Despite the ills of fracking, the Obama administration claims more natural gas is part of the solution to climate change.

Aug 15, 2013 / Madeline Ostrander

Foreign, Not Domesticated, News

Foreign, Not Domesticated, News Foreign, Not Domesticated, News

Eric on Jeff Bezos; and Reed on why you should be reading McClatchy.

Aug 15, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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