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When the Workday Never Really Ends

When the Workday Never Really Ends When the Workday Never Really Ends

Flexible scheduling is creating an on-call nightmare for working people.

Oct 15, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare

Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare

He has the authority to provoke a profound national debate about the nature of US militarism.

Oct 14, 2014 / William Greider

Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate

Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate

But mainstream media find it hard to admit. 

Oct 14, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Can Ferguson’s Protests Build a Nationwide Movement Against Police Violence?

Can Ferguson’s Protests Build a Nationwide Movement Against Police Violence? Can Ferguson’s Protests Build a Nationwide Movement Against Police Violence?

More than sixty days after the killing of Michael Brown, Ferguson October is building momentum against police violence.

Oct 14, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

‘Evolution of a Criminal’: A Conversation With Filmmaker Darius Clark Monroe

‘Evolution of a Criminal’: A Conversation With Filmmaker Darius Clark Monroe ‘Evolution of a Criminal’: A Conversation With Filmmaker Darius Clark Monroe

Filmmaker Darius Clark Monroe on his documentary.

Oct 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Mychal Denzel Smith

In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan

In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan

The populist mobilization Moral Mondays has worked to register and inspire voters, and given a boost to NC Democrat Kay Hagan.

Oct 14, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality

How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality

A new report suggests that racial disparities in women’s health are aggravated by states’ refusal to expand Medicaid.

Oct 14, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Immaculate Criticism: The Beltway Hops Aboard Leon Panetta’s Book Tour

Immaculate Criticism: The Beltway Hops Aboard Leon Panetta’s Book Tour Immaculate Criticism: The Beltway Hops Aboard Leon Panetta’s Book Tour

Eric on The New Yorker Festival and Reed on the lazy Beltway boosterism of Leon Panetta's new book.

Oct 14, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

#FergusonOctober Comes to Monday Night Football

#FergusonOctober Comes to Monday Night Football #FergusonOctober Comes to Monday Night Football

Ferguson October protesters want football fans to know that "Black lives matter, on and off the field."

Oct 14, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Wisconsin's governor refuses to act on behalf of low-wage workers.

Oct 14, 2014 / John Nichols

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