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Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

The GOP candidate’s bus tour skips communities battered by Bain Capital.

Jun 19, 2012 / John Nichols

This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes

This week, a diverse range of contributors take a critical look at Islamophobia in The Nation's special issue. Plus, a conversation with Chris Hayes about his new book, and we laun...

Jun 18, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List? Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List?

The “kill list” is different—and it may present the most important test of human rights principles in the Obama era.

Jun 18, 2012 / Ari Melber

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Ben Adler

Help Stop Torture Help Stop Torture

A grand coalition of religious and human rights groups is sponsoring a month of actions aimed at ending torture sponsored or enabled by the United States.

Jun 18, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Jay-Z for President? Jay-Z for President?

If private sector experience is what qualifies Mitt Romney for the presidency, then why not elect Jay-Z?

Jun 18, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel

After imprisoning him without charges for three years, Israel is releasing the member of the Palestinian National Team.

Jun 18, 2012 / Dave Zirin

White House on FEC Reform: We’ll Tell You Later White House on FEC Reform: We’ll Tell You Later

The administration appears unwilling to commit to serious campaign finance reforms. 

Jun 18, 2012 / George Zornick

What Can We Do About Gentrification? What Can We Do About Gentrification?

Are we self-segregating as we get more diverse?

Jun 18, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Healthcare and Scalia’s Broken Moral Compass Healthcare and Scalia’s Broken Moral Compass

As America awaits the Supreme Court’s decision on healthcare, it’s important to remember that what’s really on trial is humanity itself. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

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