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Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

Justice for Patriot Mineworkers? Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

What's happening in St. Louis doesn’t look like a coal-field war, but the same things are at stake: reciprocity, respect, fair play.

May 23, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Susan B. Anthony List: The NRA of the Anti-Choice Movement?

Susan B. Anthony List: The NRA of the Anti-Choice Movement? Susan B. Anthony List: The NRA of the Anti-Choice Movement?

Susan B. Anthony fought her whole life for women’s rights. Now a group using her name wants to win elections to roll them back.

May 22, 2013 / Ilyse Hogue

Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control

Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control

The GOP candidate in Massachusetts hasn’t been able to defend his anti-gun control position. 

May 22, 2013 / George Zornick

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee moves the immigration bill to full debate—without LGBT inclusion.

May 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Iran’s Critical Election, Part II

Iran’s Critical Election, Part II Iran’s Critical Election, Part II

Rafsanjani’s out, and the race begins.

May 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Susan B. Anthony List’s ‘Feminism’: Not Fooling Anyone

Susan B. Anthony List’s ‘Feminism’: Not Fooling Anyone Susan B. Anthony List’s ‘Feminism’: Not Fooling Anyone

SBA is the anti-choice movement’s latest ploy to convince American women that less rights mean progress.

May 22, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

Rahm Emanuel’s Zombie Pigs vs. Chicago’s Angry Birds

Rahm Emanuel’s Zombie Pigs vs. Chicago’s Angry Birds Rahm Emanuel’s Zombie Pigs vs. Chicago’s Angry Birds

The latest sports stadium swindle is going down in Chicago, and the anger is both palpable and widespread.

May 22, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Budget Cuts Endanger Agency That Saved Countless Lives in Oklahoma

Budget Cuts Endanger Agency That Saved Countless Lives in Oklahoma Budget Cuts Endanger Agency That Saved Countless Lives in Oklahoma

The National Weather Service saved thousands of lives in Oklahoma--so why are we cutting its budget?

May 21, 2013 / George Zornick

The GOP’s Black Friends Need More Black Friends

The GOP’s Black Friends Need More Black Friends The GOP’s Black Friends Need More Black Friends

Republicans may want to turn to an unlikely source for clues on how to sell conservatism to black voters. 

May 21, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Five 501(c)(4) Groups That Might Have Broken the Law

Five 501(c)(4) Groups That Might Have Broken the Law Five 501(c)(4) Groups That Might Have Broken the Law

While the IRS was scrutinizing Tea Party groups, other organizations were clearly using the majority of their funds for political activity.  

May 21, 2013 / Lee Fang

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