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Happy Birthday, Kim! Now, Calm Down

Happy Birthday, Kim! Now, Calm Down Happy Birthday, Kim! Now, Calm Down

The United States needs to tread carefully to avoid escalating the confrontation with Pyongyang.

Apr 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Tax Loopholes for All!

Tax Loopholes for All! Tax Loopholes for All!

Tax Day is here, and you can avail yourself of an offshore tax haven—just as the biggest businesses do. 

Apr 15, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Congress Refuses to Allow USPS to Fix Its Budget Woes

Congress Refuses to Allow USPS to Fix Its Budget Woes Congress Refuses to Allow USPS to Fix Its Budget Woes

Why? Because the Postal Service caters primarily to the poor.

Apr 15, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Obama’s Chained-CPI Social Security Cut Is Smart Politics… for the GOP

Obama’s Chained-CPI Social Security Cut Is Smart Politics… for the GOP Obama’s Chained-CPI Social Security Cut Is Smart Politics… for the GOP

Smart Democrats know that getting on the wrong side of the austerity debate could strike a "damning blow" to the party's 2014 prospects.

Apr 14, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Remembering Margaret Thatcher This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Remembering Margaret Thatcher

A quick spin through The Nation's archives offers a running critique of the former Prime Minister and her ideology.

Apr 13, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control

A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control A Tale of Two Joes: Biden Praises Scarborough on Gun Control

In a blast of blarney, Biden gives Scarborough an ego boost and a possible campaign ad.

Apr 12, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Congress Weakens a Key Transparency Bill—Obama Prepared to Sign

Congress Weakens a Key Transparency Bill—Obama Prepared to Sign Congress Weakens a Key Transparency Bill—Obama Prepared to Sign

Congress passed the STOCK Act with great fanfare, but is now ready to quietly undo the whole thing. 

Apr 12, 2013 / George Zornick

US, Al Qaeda Join Forces in Syria

US, Al Qaeda Join Forces in Syria US, Al Qaeda Join Forces in Syria

Washington wades deeper into the Middle East swamp.

Apr 12, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Duck Genitals, Bisexual Frogs and Other Right-Wing Anti-Science Inanities

Duck Genitals, Bisexual Frogs and Other Right-Wing Anti-Science Inanities Duck Genitals, Bisexual Frogs and Other Right-Wing Anti-Science Inanities

As predictable as the rising and setting sun, conservative politicians attack basic science with all the maturity of ten-year-old boys.

Apr 12, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality

NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality

The National Hockey League is now a no-homophobia league. Who will follow suit?

Apr 12, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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