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Kris Kobach

A Voter-Fraud Witch Hunt in Kansas A Voter-Fraud Witch Hunt in Kansas

The leading crusader behind the myth of voter fraud now has the power to prosecute bogus fraud cases.

Jun 11, 2015 / Ari Berman

One Year After the Fall of Mosul, Is Iraq Winning the War Against ISIS?

One Year After the Fall of Mosul, Is Iraq Winning the War Against ISIS? One Year After the Fall of Mosul, Is Iraq Winning the War Against ISIS?

While the US and Iraqi response is in disarray, the Islamic State is containable.

Jun 11, 2015 / Juan Cole

Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again?

Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again? Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again?

Senators John McCain and Dianne Feinstein have introduced a measure to prevent the CIA from evading the bans on torture that are already law. 

Jun 10, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15

Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15 Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15

This movement has made raising wages a big issue for 2016.

Jun 10, 2015 / John Nichols

Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion

Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion

The anti-abortion movement claims that no one wants to see the law come down on women who end their pregnancies, but it’s already happening.

Jun 10, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough

The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough

The Corinthian strikers are asking for debt justice, not forgiveness.

Jun 10, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Two Roads: The Politics of David Blatt and the Passion of Steve Kerr’s Father

Two Roads: The Politics of David Blatt and the Passion of Steve Kerr’s Father Two Roads: The Politics of David Blatt and the Passion of Steve Kerr’s Father

The NBA Finals coaches had their paths shaped by the conflicts of the Middle East, albeit on very different sides of the barbed wire.

Jun 10, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives?

Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives? Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives?

Clinton would do a great service to the country by offering Americans a more expansive view of what freedom requires, and what threatens it.

Jun 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Who Said It, Henry Kissinger or…?

Who Said It, Henry Kissinger or…? Who Said It, Henry Kissinger or…?

The former secretary of state continues to construct his own reality.

Jun 9, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Trolling for America

Trolling for America Trolling for America

Hello! I am a beautiful American swimsuit model who loves apple pie, the American flag, popular television programs—and Vladimir Putin!

Jun 9, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

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