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‘God What a Simonizing Job…’ ‘God What a Simonizing Job…’

The latest Alter-review from Eric, while Reed points out the long term costs of Super Pacs.

Mar 23, 2012 / Eric Alterman

The Post-Racial Delusion The Post-Racial Delusion

The shooting of Trayvon Martin reminds us that the post-racial future was never really a possibility. 

Mar 23, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie

The Not Yet Richer, Still Struggling for Economic Equality, Sex The Not Yet Richer, Still Struggling for Economic Equality, Sex

A new book takes exciting and historic trends a step too far.

Mar 23, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Bryce Covert

Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

The possible 2012 VP candidate voted for the law critics say provided the “license to kill” for the neighborhood watchman who shot Trayvon Martin.

Mar 23, 2012 / John Nichols

Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida

The killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, reminds us of another chapter in its history.

Mar 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin

This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity

The congressman’s moral rhetoric doesn't square with his cruel budget.

Mar 23, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Romney, the Etch-a-Sketch Candidate Romney, the Etch-a-Sketch Candidate

We have a powerful new metaphor Romney’s habit of mechanically saying whatever he needs to get across.

Mar 22, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Wall Street’s Killer Day on Capitol Hill

Wall Street’s Killer Day on Capitol Hill Wall Street’s Killer Day on Capitol Hill

Congress passed two major bills yesterday—and they have a disturbing common denominator.

Mar 22, 2012 / George Zornick

Democracy Class

Democracy Class Democracy Class

Rock the Vote’s Democracy Class could help ensure that young people learn their history, register to vote and make their electoral voice heard as soon as they are eligible.

Mar 22, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Momentum to Stop Defense Cuts Mounts Momentum to Stop Defense Cuts Mounts

Republicans will act this spring to stop mandatory defense cuts—and the White House may be behind them.

Mar 22, 2012 / George Zornick

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