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‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

Catholic Sisters say the Budget Committee chairman’s plan would “create untenable situations for those struggling to survive economically.”

Mar 14, 2013 / John Nichols

What’s the Matter With Graham Hill’s ‘Living With Less’

What’s the Matter With Graham Hill’s ‘Living With Less’ What’s the Matter With Graham Hill’s ‘Living With Less’

The problem isn’t that Americans are spending more money on stuff—they’re not. It’s that stuff has gotten cheaper.

Mar 13, 2013 / Richard Kim

Steubenville and Challenging Rape Culture in Sports

Steubenville and Challenging Rape Culture in Sports Steubenville and Challenging Rape Culture in Sports

The Ohio case raises the chance to discuss why rape culture festers in the world of sports.

Mar 13, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Striking McDonald’s Guest Workers Headed to CEO’s Chicago Home

Striking McDonald’s Guest Workers Headed to CEO’s Chicago Home Striking McDonald’s Guest Workers Headed to CEO’s Chicago Home

Organizers say management retaliated against strikers by locking them out of their homes.

Mar 13, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

The CIA Takes Opposite Sides in Syria and Iraq

The CIA Takes Opposite Sides in Syria and Iraq The CIA Takes Opposite Sides in Syria and Iraq

A curious paradox, but one that’s part of a pattern of Middle East bungling by the US.

Mar 13, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’ Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

In a letter to thousands of employees, Charles Koch writes about the last election and his plans for the future.

Mar 13, 2013 / Lee Fang

Senate Democrats Press Obama on Chained CPI

Senate Democrats Press Obama on Chained CPI Senate Democrats Press Obama on Chained CPI

 The proposed method for calculating benefits would cost the sick, the elderly and veterans.

Mar 12, 2013 / George Zornick

C. Everett Koop, 1916–2013

C. Everett Koop, 1916–2013 C. Everett Koop, 1916–2013

From ideologue to reality-based public servant, the evolution of a fascinating man.

Mar 12, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Victory on Bush Tax Cuts Might Not Last Long

Victory on Bush Tax Cuts Might Not Last Long Victory on Bush Tax Cuts Might Not Last Long

Democrats have indicated they’re willing to negotiate on the top marginal tax rates they’ve achieved—will they get something worthwhile in return?

Mar 12, 2013 / George Zornick

Our ‘Government of Laws’ Is Now Above the Law

Our ‘Government of Laws’ Is Now Above the Law Our ‘Government of Laws’ Is Now Above the Law

The US Attorney General has recently stated that drone strikes on Americans are possible and that banks complicit in the financial crisis are too big to prosecute.

Mar 12, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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