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Yes, Tipping Sucks. But You Still Have to Do It.

Yes, Tipping Sucks. But You Still Have to Do It. Yes, Tipping Sucks. But You Still Have to Do It.

Marriott made $626 million last year—but that doesn’t mean that if you don’t tip your hotel housekeeper, she’ll see any more of those profits.

Sep 24, 2014 / Bryce Covert

New Deal Liberalism Lives On

New Deal Liberalism Lives On New Deal Liberalism Lives On

Don’t despair that a stalwart New Deal liberal is retiring; celebrate the arrival of a new generation of populist movements and the ascendant wing of the Democratic Party.

Sep 24, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Is Corporal Punishment a Form of Domestic Violence?

Is Corporal Punishment a Form of Domestic Violence? Is Corporal Punishment a Form of Domestic Violence?

Americans widely accept the use of corporal punishment, but its effects are damaging.

Sep 23, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Is Steve Bisciotti Even Fit to Own the Baltimore Ravens?

Is Steve Bisciotti Even Fit to Own the Baltimore Ravens? Is Steve Bisciotti Even Fit to Own the Baltimore Ravens?

Even if we accept everything Steve Bisciotti says as fact, that just means that he treated the Ray Rice incident with NFL’s usual indifference towards domestic violence.

Sep 23, 2014 / Dave Zirin

As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism

As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism

The new war is only a few weeks old, but prominent cheerleaders are already expressing sober second thoughts.

Sep 23, 2014 / William Greider

How the Koch Network Exploited the Veterans Affairs Crisis

How the Koch Network Exploited the Veterans Affairs Crisis How the Koch Network Exploited the Veterans Affairs Crisis

From the beginning, the Koch brothers were exploiting troubles at VA hospitals to weaken Obamacare and attack Democrats.

Sep 23, 2014 / George Zornick

The Building Blocks of War

The Building Blocks of War The Building Blocks of War

Media fearmongering, political grandstanding and everything else you need to launch a new military mission. 

Sep 22, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’

Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’ Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’

Rove smears again, this time in Kansas.

Sep 22, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Has Obama Caved to the ‘War Party’? Why Has Obama Caved to the ‘War Party’?

Obama has succumbed to the “War Party” on both sides of the aisle, and should revert back to his “don’t do stupid stuff” policy.

Sep 22, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Aging Jazz Artists Sound Note of Protest

Aging Jazz Artists Sound Note of Protest Aging Jazz Artists Sound Note of Protest

After decades of entertaining the city, most jazz artists remain pension-less—but Justice for Jazz Artists wants to change that.

Sep 22, 2014 / Michelle Chen

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