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NRA Board Member Explains Advocacy: Gun Ownership Makes People More Republican

NRA Board Member Explains Advocacy: Gun Ownership Makes People More Republican NRA Board Member Explains Advocacy: Gun Ownership Makes People More Republican

NRA board member Grover Norquist adds a partisan twist to his obsessive gun rights advocacy. 

Aug 15, 2013 / Lee Fang

Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight

Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight

A proposed regulatory change would extend some basic federal protections to long-excluded domestic workers.

Aug 15, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Carnage in Egypt

Carnage in Egypt Carnage in Egypt

The Obama administration watches as US regional influence declines.

Aug 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

What’s Bad for Democracy Is Good for Chris Christie

What’s Bad for Democracy Is Good for Chris Christie What’s Bad for Democracy Is Good for Chris Christie

The New Jersey governor manipulated election schedule so thoroughly that a high-stakes primary drew only 9 percent turnout.

Aug 14, 2013 / John Nichols

Three Questions That Will Decide the Fate of Voting Rights in North Carolina

Three Questions That Will Decide the Fate of Voting Rights in North Carolina Three Questions That Will Decide the Fate of Voting Rights in North Carolina

The key factors that will decide the future of voting rights in North Carolina and across the country.

Aug 14, 2013 / Ari Berman

The Real Story Behind ‘Orange is the New Black’

The Real Story Behind ‘Orange is the New Black’ The Real Story Behind ‘Orange is the New Black’

Netflix’s new hit show aims to address inequality in the application of criminal justice. 

Aug 14, 2013 / Chris Hayes

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2 Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

As abortion access becomes increasingly limited in some states and countries, providing generous health and welfare provisions for women and children is vital.

Aug 13, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills

Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills Christie Is Facing Increased Pressure on Gun Bills

National voices in the gun control debate are pressuring New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on gun control.

Aug 13, 2013 / George Zornick

Ending Stop-and-Frisk, Keeping the Racism

Ending Stop-and-Frisk, Keeping the Racism Ending Stop-and-Frisk, Keeping the Racism

The signature policy of the NYPD has been declared unconstitutional, but the racism that provided the justification for it is still alive and well. 

Aug 13, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

General Dempsey Again Warns on Syria War

General Dempsey Again Warns on Syria War General Dempsey Again Warns on Syria War

Blowback into Jordan is a new concern.

Aug 13, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

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