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Coming to a Bookstore Near You Coming to a Bookstore Near You

 Eric Alterman is in book mode, while Reed Richardson pivots right—center right.

Apr 12, 2012 / Eric Alterman

‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer ‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer

The conservative magazine let go of another contributor for offensive racial remarks. There is a reason this keeps happening. 

Apr 12, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why Hilary Rosen Is Right Why Hilary Rosen Is Right

Ann Romney is out of touch with most American women.

Apr 12, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Ozzie Guillen, Free Speech and the Case of Loretta Capeheart Ozzie Guillen, Free Speech and the Case of Loretta Capeheart

Attacks on free speech, no matter who is affected, have widespread implications.

Apr 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused

Wisconsin's anti-labor governor uses rocker's song "Small Town" at his first recall rally. Mellencamp responds with a pro-labor message.

Apr 12, 2012 / John Nichols

Reverend Jackson: ‘We Must Not Just Settle for Zimmerman’ (VIDEO) Reverend Jackson: ‘We Must Not Just Settle for Zimmerman’ (VIDEO)

George Zimmerman was behind bars Wednesday, forty-five days after he went free after shooting Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman now faces the possibility of life in prison, but Reverend Je...

Apr 12, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Republican Women in Denial

Republican Women in Denial Republican Women in Denial

A visit to the Republican Women's Club of New York to see Callista Gingrich suggests the GOP won’t fix its gender gap problem.

Apr 11, 2012 / Ben Adler

Did Fox News Drive Santorum Out of the Race? Did Fox News Drive Santorum Out of the Race?

Rick Santorum rose despite a virtual media blackout in 2011, and ultimately fell when it was reinstated.

Apr 11, 2012 / Ari Melber

The House Will Consider a Disturbing Cybersecurity Bill The House Will Consider a Disturbing Cybersecurity Bill

A proposed law would allow private companies to broadly share your electronic communications with the government.

Apr 11, 2012 / George Zornick

Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC

Our democracy needs progressive leaders who govern in a way that makes people’s lives better. 

Apr 11, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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