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Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe

Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe

If he doesn't read the writing on the bank notes, the president will be remembered as “Wrong-Way Obama.”

Feb 9, 2015 / William Greider

This Legislation Could Effectively Squash Public-Sector Strikes in the UK

This Legislation Could Effectively Squash Public-Sector Strikes in the UK This Legislation Could Effectively Squash Public-Sector Strikes in the UK

The Conservative Party’s proposal to increase the thresholds for strike votes isn’t about democracy—it’s about stifling unions.

Feb 9, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Valentine’s Day Cards for 2015

Valentine’s Day Cards for 2015 Valentine’s Day Cards for 2015

Because nothing says "I love you" like refusing to get vaccinated.

Feb 9, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist

Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist

Dean Smith will be remembered for his legendary coaching career. He should also be remembered for taking unpopular stands for social justice. 

Feb 9, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Labor-allied party in New York  joins national push for a Warren challenge to Hillary Clinton.

Feb 9, 2015 / John Nichols

Brian Williams’s ‘Fog of Memory’ Meets the Fog of Media

Brian Williams’s ‘Fog of Memory’ Meets the Fog of Media Brian Williams’s ‘Fog of Memory’ Meets the Fog of Media

Are we Swift-helicoptering the NBC anchor?

Feb 6, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Was the Saudi Government Complicit in the 9/11 Attacks?

Was the Saudi Government Complicit in the 9/11 Attacks? Was the Saudi Government Complicit in the 9/11 Attacks?

No—Zacarias Moussaoui’s spectacular claims are nonsense. But both the Saudi and US governments did create the monster that became Al Qaeda.

Feb 6, 2015 / Juan Cole

How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis

How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis

To strengthen corporate dominance, Washington steadily undermined democracy, encouraged exploitation and nourished anti-union violence in the south.

Feb 6, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Bratton’s Police State on Steroids

Bratton’s Police State on Steroids Bratton’s Police State on Steroids

The formation of the NYPD’s new Strategic Response Unit raises disturbing questions about police brutality.

Feb 6, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future

Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future

After a fourteen-year absence, Serena Williams is returning to a tournament where she faced racist abuse. She will not be alone.

Feb 6, 2015 / Dave Zirin

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