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When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan? When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

The White House says the "number one" reason to stay in Afghanistan is to defeat Al Qaeda. But has that already happened?

Mar 1, 2012 / George Zornick

A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform

A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform

The idea of dismantling the federal government's civil rights–driven education agenda is not new.

Mar 1, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Romney’s Last Stand at the Alamo Romney’s Last Stand at the Alamo

Texas will cap off the Southern primary elections where Santorum’s brand of conservatism could prove dangerous for Romney.

Mar 1, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Republic Windows Workers Consider Employee-Owned Co-Op Republic Windows Workers Consider Employee-Owned Co-Op

In 2008, a worker occupation at the Chicago factory sent up a flare of resistance. Now those same workers are considering alternatives to working for a boss.

Mar 1, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer? Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer?

Kerrey wants to run for the Senate, but back in 1968 he had a My Lai of his own.

Mar 1, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Olympia Snowe and Misdiagnosing Gridlock Olympia Snowe and Misdiagnosing Gridlock

The Beltway press is lamenting the polarization of Washington, but it is also ignoring the real cause.

Feb 29, 2012 / George Zornick

UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics

We might have ourselves a good-old fashioned strike scenario during the London Olympic games.

Feb 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree

Her departure signals the end of moderate Republicanism—and clears the way for a progressive candidate.

Feb 29, 2012 / John Nichols

More Weak Wins for Romney

More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney

Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him. 

Feb 29, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan

As Santorum and Romney battle each other in Michigan, the Republicans are losing the state. 

Feb 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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