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The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett

Penn State University and the legacy of Coach Joe Paterno have been destroyed by Louis Freeh’s report.

Jul 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin

House’s Anti–Healthcare Reform Vote Frames ‘Social Contract’ Debate House’s Anti–Healthcare Reform Vote Frames ‘Social Contract’ Debate

The Republicans are obsessed with repealing “Obamacare.” Democrats must be obsessed with explaining the Affordable Care Act.

Jul 11, 2012 / John Nichols

Woody at 100 Woody at 100

Woody Guthrie's influence was as profoundly felt as any musician in US, and perhaps world, history.

Jul 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg

Democrats Think the Tables Are Turning on the ACA, and Some Predict a Public Option Democrats Think the Tables Are Turning on the ACA, and Some Predict a Public Option

As the House votes to repeal “Obamacare,” Democrats think the misinformation effort is losing steam. 

Jul 11, 2012 / George Zornick

Romney Spins Economic Lies to the NAACP Romney Spins Economic Lies to the NAACP

Mitt takes one from the Bush playbook, pretending to care about poor urban children, while promising to cut programs they depend on, like Medicaid.

Jul 11, 2012 / Ben Adler

Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP

Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP

Romney vowed to repeal Obamacare and failed to denounce the GOP’s effort to suppress the African-American vote during his speech.

Jul 11, 2012 / Ari Berman

Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation

The GOP refuses to vote on meaningful legislation. 

Jul 11, 2012 / Ari Melber

Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup

Why does Tammy Duckworth make Joe Walsh so angry?

Jul 11, 2012 / Katie Halper

‘Illegal? Who Says They’re Illegal?’ Says Israeli Commission on West Bank Outposts ‘Illegal? Who Says They’re Illegal?’ Says Israeli Commission on West Bank Outposts

UN, NPR slam demolitions of Palestinian homes. Those, Israel says, are illegal.

Jul 11, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens

Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens

Of Mitt’s top donors, ten are heavily invested in the practice of hiding vast sums of money offshore. 

Jul 11, 2012 / George Zornick

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