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Union Activists Bring ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Message to Google Headquarters

Union Activists Bring ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Message to Google Headquarters Union Activists Bring ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Message to Google Headquarters

SEIU charges that the treatment of subcontracted security guards contradicts Google's motto.

Jun 21, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

The War on Whistleblowers: On the Sin of Being Correct

The War on Whistleblowers: On the Sin of Being Correct The War on Whistleblowers: On the Sin of Being Correct

Robert Greenwald’s new documentary chronicles the chokehold the national security state is exercising on our civic life.

Jun 20, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Supreme Court Delivers a Win for First Amendment Rights

Supreme Court Delivers a Win for First Amendment Rights Supreme Court Delivers a Win for First Amendment Rights

In a 6-2 decision, the Court prohibited the government from requiring organizations to espouse specific ideas in order to receive funding.

Jun 20, 2013 / David Cole

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform? Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

With a Republican majority revolting against a pathway to citizenship, John Boehner may be the only one who can get the legislation back on track. 

Jun 20, 2013 / Chris Hayes

How America Became a Dollarocracy

How America Became a Dollarocracy How America Became a Dollarocracy

How can we save our political system from the corrupting influence of money?

Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols

Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups

Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups

In a significant win for public health, the Justices called the pledge a violation of the First Amendment.

Jun 20, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant

As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

The only historical comparison to what is happening right now in Brazil was in 1968 in Mexico City. We must be vigilant in making sure they don't end in the same way.

Jun 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Don’t Try to Joke Around With Vladimir Putin

Don’t Try to Joke Around With Vladimir Putin Don’t Try to Joke Around With Vladimir Putin

Obama did, and the result was…awkward. 

Jun 20, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered

Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered

Food stamp cuts represent a broader agenda for a Republican caucus that doesn’t ‘believe in government.’

Jun 20, 2013 / George Zornick

Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights

Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights

It was absolutely right to honor the great abolitionist by renewing his call for full voting rights for DC—and all of America.

Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols

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