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Tweedle-Romney Accuses Tweedle-Obama of Harming Israel Tweedle-Romney Accuses Tweedle-Obama of Harming Israel

Lewis Carroll, and Bob Dylan, would be amused.

Jul 26, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies? Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies?

Obama and Romney are taking now-familiar approaches on the difficult issue of the day: gun control. 

Jul 26, 2012 / George Zornick

‘Secundus Defecated Here’: What Ancient Graffiti Means Today ‘Secundus Defecated Here’: What Ancient Graffiti Means Today

If you’re under the false impression that the world is falling into utter moral disrepair, turn your eyes toward Pompeii.

Jul 26, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Cord Jefferson

Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball

With the soon-to-be GOP nominee collecting checks from executives of banks tied to the Libor scandal, Americans have a right to ask which team Romney is on.

Jul 26, 2012 / John Nichols

The Adjectives of Sally Ride’s Life and Death The Adjectives of Sally Ride’s Life and Death

Was Sally Ride’s choice to stay private about sexual orientation a personal one? In a country increasingly fractured on equality, the personal unfortunately remains political...

Jul 25, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School

The real story behind the most political, controversial, inspiring moment in Olympics, if not sports, history: the black gloved salute of  runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos...

Jul 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too?

Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too? Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too?

A growing body of evidence suggests that, at least mentally, the line between James Holmes and a Muslim jihadist may not be too thick.

Jul 25, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever? Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever?

An already dangerous bill to freeze federal regulations is all the more so because of an embarassing error. 

Jul 24, 2012 / George Zornick

Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires

The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...

Jul 24, 2012 / John Nichols

[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?

[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President? [PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?

Seven possibilities for the number-two spot on Romney’s ticket.

Jul 24, 2012 / Ben Adler

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