Rockers Renew Radicalism of Woody’s ‘This Land is Your Land’ Rockers Renew Radicalism of Woody’s ‘This Land is Your Land’
Tom Morello marks Guthrie’s 100th by restoring the left-wing verses of his most famous song.
Jul 13, 2012 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols
‘She Was Black as the Night…’ ‘She Was Black as the Night…’
Eric on David Johansen, Nora Ephron and Woodie Guthrie. Reed on Louie CK.
Jul 13, 2012 / Eric Alterman
Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed
The kleptocratic kingdom has long backed the Brothers.
Jul 13, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide
Alice McAfee, a janitor for thirty years in Houston, talks about her work and the latest developments in the citywide strike.
Jul 13, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
What DC Could Teach Capitol Hill What DC Could Teach Capitol Hill
The state of affairs on the Hill may be abysmal, but an initiative in the capital to put campaign finance reform on the local ballot gives reason for hope.
Jul 13, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes 10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes
Funnily enough, not all comedians are defending Daniel Tosh’s rape jokes.
Jul 13, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Katie Halper
Activists to Pressure Obama Campaign for Mortgage Fraud Investigation Funding Activists to Pressure Obama Campaign for Mortgage Fraud Investigation Funding
Can Obama credibly criticize Mitt Romney as a protector of Wall Street while the RMBS group is starved of resources?
Jul 12, 2012 / George Zornick
Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made
Bernie Sanders is right: The US Olympic Committee's decision to have uniforms manufactured outside the United States is “symbolic of a disastrous trade policy.”
Jul 12, 2012 / John Nichols
Nikki Haley Slashes Support for Violence Victims Just When They Need It Most Nikki Haley Slashes Support for Violence Victims Just When They Need It Most
Domestic violence rates have skyrocketed in the aftermath of the recession, but governors are cutting funds for victims.
Jul 12, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Anatomy of a Successful Rape Joke Anatomy of a Successful Rape Joke
Yes, jokes about rape can be funny. Daniel Tosh’s wasn’t.
Jul 12, 2012 / Jessica Valenti