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After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle

After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle

Two federal statutes may keep benefits from some elderly couples and and the spouses of gay veterans.

Jul 1, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Why NFL Crime Hysteria Is Overblown

Why NFL Crime Hysteria Is Overblown Why NFL Crime Hysteria Is Overblown

Crime hysteria about the twenty-nine NFL players who've been arrested obscures the fact that they've been caught in a law and order undertow.

Jul 1, 2013 / Dave Zirin

How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part I)

How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part I) How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part I)

In 1975, two hard-hitting congressional committees, and dogged media investigators, documented how badly broken the intelligence community was.

Jul 1, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Revolution (or Coup d’Etat) in Egypt

Revolution (or Coup d’Etat) in Egypt Revolution (or Coup d’Etat) in Egypt

The cult-like Muslim Brotherhood is under siege.

Jul 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Wendy Davis for Governor?

Wendy Davis for Governor? Wendy Davis for Governor?

Why Texas Democrats should take this one seriously.

Jul 1, 2013 / John Nichols

The End of Afghanistan’s War

The End of Afghanistan’s War The End of Afghanistan’s War

If it happens, it will be because the United States and Pakistan agree on a role for the Taliban in a reshaped government in Kabul.

Jun 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

In Defense of Rachel Jeantel

In Defense of Rachel Jeantel In Defense of Rachel Jeantel

MSNBC's Chris Hayes takes Jeantel's haters to task for their "willful" misunderstanding of a young, black woman's vernacular. 

Jun 28, 2013 / Chris Hayes

#AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important?

#AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important? #AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important?

The first step is to not talk to brick walls.

Jun 28, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students

It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students

While lawmakers have dropped the ball on passing a student loan fix, there are a few basic ways government can still help student borrowers. 

Jun 28, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Splenetic Justice: Justice Samuel Alito’s Role on the Roberts Court

Splenetic Justice: Justice Samuel Alito’s Role on the Roberts Court Splenetic Justice: Justice Samuel Alito’s Role on the Roberts Court

Eric on the amazing range of Cecile McLorin Salvant and Reed on why Samuel Alito is still an asshole.

Jun 28, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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