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The Legacy of Chernobyl The Legacy of Chernobyl

Twenty-six years after the Chernobyl disaster, the US media have yet to print the pictures of Chernobyl now.

Apr 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Project for A New American Rubio Project for A New American Rubio

Tea Party favorite auditions for vice president. Unconvincingly.

Apr 26, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Race, Millennials and Reverse Discrimination Race, Millennials and Reverse Discrimination

Race is still a thorny thing for many young people.

Apr 26, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie

Republicans Are Harassing the Mortgage Fraud Task Force Republicans Are Harassing the Mortgage Fraud Task Force

Members of the task force believe a Congressional Republican with Wall Street ties is attempting to influence the investigation. 

Apr 26, 2012 / George Zornick

Washington Capitals Win Over Boston Bruins Spurs Spasm of Racism Washington Capitals Win Over Boston Bruins Spurs Spasm of Racism

A black hockey player scores a winning goal against a Tea Partying goalie, and racists couldn’t help themselves.

Apr 26, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Hundreds March in ACT UP/Occupy Rally, Nineteen Protesters Arrested Hundreds March in ACT UP/Occupy Rally, Nineteen Protesters Arrested

Hundreds of activists from ACT UP, Occupy Wall Street and housing rights groups took to the streets Wednesday to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of ACT UP.

Apr 26, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Paul Ryan’s Claim That His Budget Reflects Catholic Teaching Is ‘Nonsense’ Paul Ryan’s Claim That His Budget Reflects Catholic Teaching Is ‘Nonsense’

As the Budget Committee chairman delivers a major address at a Catholic university, Jesuits say, "your budget appears to reflect the values of your favorite philosopher, Ayn R...

Apr 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Rep. Brad Miller Speaks Out on Why He Wasn’t Hired for Mortgage Fraud Task Force

Rep. Brad Miller Speaks Out on Why He Wasn’t Hired for Mortgage Fraud Task Force Rep. Brad Miller Speaks Out on Why He Wasn’t Hired for Mortgage Fraud Task Force

Congressman says fear of Republican opposition scuttled his candidacy for executive director of Schneiderman's working group, was told that task force won't pursue criminal charges...

Apr 25, 2012 / George Zornick

Two Blue Dogs Defeated in Pennsylvania Primaries

Two Blue Dogs Defeated in Pennsylvania Primaries Two Blue Dogs Defeated in Pennsylvania Primaries

Democratic congressmen who voted with Republicans on budget issues—and opposed healthcare reform—lost in primaries where populist economic messages won out.

Apr 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination? Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination?

Mitt’s opponents say he won only because he outspends everyone. It’s not that simple. 

Apr 25, 2012 / Ben Adler

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