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Obama Fiddling While Gaza Burns

Obama Fiddling While Gaza Burns Obama Fiddling While Gaza Burns

The White House better let Israel know, quietly, to stand down. And then work for a real ceasefire. Fast.

Nov 16, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

An Easy Task for Congress: Save the Post Office An Easy Task for Congress: Save the Post Office

A lame-duck Congress manufactured the current “postal crisis.” This lame-duck Congress could fix it.

Nov 16, 2012 / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: The Fiscal Cliff and the Janitors Who Are Already on It This Week in Poverty: The Fiscal Cliff and the Janitors Who Are Already on It

Everything you need to know about our so-called “Fiscal Cliff” and the janitors in Cincinnati who are truly living on the edge.

Nov 16, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Dallas Walmart workers are walking back out on strike.

Nov 16, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

In Just a Little Bit In Just a Little Bit

The media's blind veneration for the military figures led to its shellschocked response to David Petraeus's affair.

Nov 15, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Is a Deal with the Taliban on the Horizon? Is a Deal with the Taliban on the Horizon?

Now that the election is over, the US is freer to make peace with the Taliban.

Nov 15, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Justice for Savita

Justice for Savita Justice for Savita

Don't let abortion laws kill any more women. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

A raise would reduce inequality and boost the economy. Why won’t lawmakers act?

Nov 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert

The Time Has Come for Responsible Republicans to Rebuke Romney-Ryan The Time Has Come for Responsible Republicans to Rebuke Romney-Ryan

Post-election gripes about “urban areas” and “gifts” should discredit the 2012 GOP ticket.

Nov 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

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