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She Who Dies With the Most ‘Likes’ Wins? She Who Dies With the Most ‘Likes’ Wins?

Why letting go of being liked is so hard—but so necessary—for women.

Nov 29, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

The NFL’s Coming Conflict on Cannabis The NFL’s Coming Conflict on Cannabis

Recent referendums raise real questions for what the NFL should be saying about marijuana.

Nov 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Abbas, the UN and the Futility of Armed ‘Resistance’ Abbas, the UN and the Futility of Armed ‘Resistance’

With today’s vote in the UN General Assembly, Palestine will take a significant step toward statehood.

Nov 29, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Sorry, Erskine, America Rejected Simpson-Bowles Sorry, Erskine, America Rejected Simpson-Bowles

With their votes, with their responses to exit polls, with every signal they could send, the voters refused to buy the “fix” that Erskine Bowles is selling.

Nov 29, 2012 / John Nichols

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

The sacrifice preached by these CEOs in the fiscal cliff debate is most certainly one-sided.

Nov 28, 2012 / George Zornick

When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers

When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers

One of the fastest-growing job sectors in the country pays $10 per hour. That’s a big problem.

Nov 28, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Republicans Begin Pivot on Immigration

Republicans Begin Pivot on Immigration Republicans Begin Pivot on Immigration

The Republican answer to the DREAM Act—the Achieve Act—still falls short of what the GOP needs to win over voters. 

Nov 28, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why Did Republicans Lose Again? Why Did Republicans Lose Again?

It couldn't have been Republicans' demonization of everyone outside their white male base, right?

Nov 27, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits

Republicans, meet your real master. Over 60 percent of Grover Norquist’s budget comes from just two billionaire-backed nonprofits. 

Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang

Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It

Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It

Democrats don’t need to eliminate the filibuster. They need to restore the Mr. Smith Goes to Washington standard.

Nov 27, 2012 / John Nichols

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