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Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering

Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering

The LWC counters that their tactics have involved creative direct action, not conspiracy or extortion.

Mar 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Danger of Policies That Take Mothers Out of the Office

The Danger of Policies That Take Mothers Out of the Office The Danger of Policies That Take Mothers Out of the Office

Some solutions might help mothers on an individual level while increasing systemic problems.

Mar 13, 2015 / Bryce Covert

Demonstrators led by the protest group Code Pink wear masks of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they sit at the entrance to the AIPAC policy conference, March 1, 2015.

What About Israel’s Nuclear Bomb? What About Israel’s Nuclear Bomb?

Israel’s nuclear superiority is a pivotal factor in the chaotic conflicts and occasional wars of the Middle East—it shouldn't be left out of this conversation.

Mar 12, 2015 / William Greider

Rand Paul, Vaccinations and the (Not So) Secret History of White Supremacy

Rand Paul, Vaccinations and the (Not So) Secret History of White Supremacy Rand Paul, Vaccinations and the (Not So) Secret History of White Supremacy

The senator’s confusion over the smallpox vaccine is symptomatic of libertarian confusion over the history of slavery.

Mar 12, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad

Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad

Chris Hayes talks to a GOP congressman who wants to bring back the firing squad about the ethics of the death penalty.

Mar 12, 2015 / Chris Hayes

I’ve Got a Little List, Continued

I’ve Got a Little List, Continued I’ve Got a Little List, Continued

The best TV shows, albums and concerts: it's all inside today's Altercation.

Mar 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails?

Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails? Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails?

Why might Clinton have chosen to bring on the perception problems that come with deleting e-mail?

Mar 12, 2015 / George Zornick

Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race

Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race

The Maryland congresswoman who led the way in opposing Citizens United bids for the newly open seat.

Mar 12, 2015 / John Nichols

‘Flexible’ Scheduling Is Stretching Retail Workers to the Breaking Point

‘Flexible’ Scheduling Is Stretching Retail Workers to the Breaking Point ‘Flexible’ Scheduling Is Stretching Retail Workers to the Breaking Point

How do you plan a budget, or arrange childcare, when you’re always on call?

Mar 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen

‘Daily News’ to GOP ‘Traitors’: Drop Dead

‘Daily News’ to GOP ‘Traitors’: Drop Dead ‘Daily News’ to GOP ‘Traitors’: Drop Dead

The Fox News Congress gets a taste of its own medicine.

Mar 11, 2015 / Leslie Savan

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