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Ray Rice Is Not the First Domestic Abuser Tolerated by the NFL

Ray Rice Is Not the First Domestic Abuser Tolerated by the NFL Ray Rice Is Not the First Domestic Abuser Tolerated by the NFL

The league treated Rice’s abhorrent behavior as a public relations issue, not a domestic violence issue.

Sep 9, 2014 / Dave Zirin

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality? What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

An ad that embraces same-sex marriage signals the change in our politics.

Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols

Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict

Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict

NATO leaders—including President Obama—have escalated tensions in Ukraine while dismissing opportunities to bring the conflict to a reasonable conclusion quickly.

Sep 9, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Their Technology Outstripped Their Maturity

Their Technology Outstripped Their Maturity Their Technology Outstripped Their Maturity

An embarrassing look back at 2014 from aboard the Starship Enterprise. 

Sep 9, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way

Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way

In a remarkable turn of events, a Massachusetts DA drops charges against climate activists—and then defends them.

Sep 8, 2014 / Wen Stephenson

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Don’t Overstate the Threat ISIS Poses

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Don’t Overstate the Threat ISIS Poses Katrina vanden Heuvel: Don’t Overstate the Threat ISIS Poses

The Nation’s editor appeared on CNN’s Reliable Sources to discuss press coverage of ISIS and whether some members of the media are participating in war-mongering.

Sep 8, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Who Needs ‘Meet the Press’?

Who Needs ‘Meet the Press’? Who Needs ‘Meet the Press’?

Insider Chuck Todd tries to bring outsider edge to the Sunday show.

Sep 8, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Will Congress Finally Put a Dent in the $4.3 Billion in Surplus Military Equipment Going to Police Departments?

Will Congress Finally Put a Dent in the $4.3 Billion in Surplus Military Equipment Going to Police Departments? Will Congress Finally Put a Dent in the $4.3 Billion in Surplus Military Equipment Going to Police Departments?

Senator Claire McCaskill will convene a hearing on Tuesday before a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.

Sep 8, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Why Immigration Reform Has to Go Hand-in-Hand With Stronger Labor Rights

Why Immigration Reform Has to Go Hand-in-Hand With Stronger Labor Rights Why Immigration Reform Has to Go Hand-in-Hand With Stronger Labor Rights

The workers awaiting immigration reform need the ability to work legally, but they also need to be empowered at work.

Sep 8, 2014 / Michelle Chen

The Revictimizing of Janay Rice

The Revictimizing of Janay Rice The Revictimizing of Janay Rice

The lack of concern for Janay Rice now that the video of Ray Rice knocking her unconscious has been released is truly troubling.

Sep 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin

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