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‘Welfare-to-Work’ Has Failed, So New York City Is Trying Something New

‘Welfare-to-Work’ Has Failed, So New York City Is Trying Something New ‘Welfare-to-Work’ Has Failed, So New York City Is Trying Something New

Human Resources Administration announces changes to a system long critiqued by advocates.

Oct 8, 2014 / Michelle Chen

This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education

This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education

Outrage over deep budget cutbacks in key states is hurting the GOP.

Oct 8, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola

Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola

When it comes to Ebola, ISIS and other perceived threats, the right basically wants us to build a higher dang fence and then Otherize the heck out of everything on the other side.

Oct 8, 2014 / Leslie Savan

‘Israel’s War On Gaza Is Not A Game’: Scenes From the NBA Preseason Protest

‘Israel’s War On Gaza Is Not A Game’: Scenes From the NBA Preseason Protest ‘Israel’s War On Gaza Is Not A Game’: Scenes From the NBA Preseason Protest

Inside and outside the Barclays Center, protesters came out to raise their voices against a Friends of the IDF fundraiser that was coupled with an NBA preseason game between the Ne...

Oct 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground?

Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground? Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground?

Republicans are criticizing Obama for an unclear strategy, but won’t answer this key question.

Oct 8, 2014 / George Zornick

Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats

Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats

Talking directly about economic fairness will increase Democratic turnout, the labor leader says.

Oct 7, 2014 / George Zornick

The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court

The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court

Clinics in Texas that were recently forced to stop providing abortions because of sweeping new regulations have filed an emergency appeal to the court.

Oct 7, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

The New York attorney general has been almost single-handedly fighting an uphill battle to hold the banks accountable.

Oct 7, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires

The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires

Blood testing to build a better basketball cyborg? The newest NBA data-driven health craze that will further dehumanize—“thingify”—the players.

Oct 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War?

Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War? Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War?

Remember, hashtags are weapons of war.

Oct 6, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

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