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Ron and Rand Paul: Like Father, Like Son Ron and Rand Paul: Like Father, Like Son

Does Rand Paul share the radical views of his father when it comes to race?

May 25, 2010 / Ari Berman

Cutting the Net When We Need It Most Cutting the Net When We Need It Most

At the very time when the social safety net is most needed, investors the world over are calling it a drag on the world economy. 

May 24, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Where’s the Party? Where’s the Party?

The winners were challengers—right and left—and those who organized on the ground. There are lessons here, but are they party lessons?

May 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Pedophilia is Fine, but Hold the Abortion Pedophilia is Fine, but Hold the Abortion

A nun in Phoenix has been ex-communicated after approving a life-saving abortion. What?

May 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Feeling Randy Feeling Randy

With eyes for the Tea Party only, the corporate media gloss over Tuesday’s triumphs for the left.

May 20, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Halter, Lincoln Keep on Runnin’

Halter, Lincoln Keep on Runnin’ Halter, Lincoln Keep on Runnin’

Bill Halter did better than expected in last night's Arkansas primary. Now he needs to add some meat to his message.

May 19, 2010 / Ari Berman

The F Word: Kabul, I Think We Have A Problem The F Word: Kabul, I Think We Have A Problem

Sure, we have an international mission to secure Afghanistan, but what does it say when a suicide bomber can drive 1,600 pounds of explosives into a NATO convoy?

May 19, 2010 / Laura Flanders

A Good Primary Night for The Insurgents (So Far)

A Good Primary Night for The Insurgents (So Far) A Good Primary Night for The Insurgents (So Far)

Joe Sestak wins the Pennsylvania Democratic primary, and Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter head to a run-off. It's been a great primary night for the progressive grassroots.

May 19, 2010 / Ari Berman

Fox News Defends Arizona Ethnic Studies Ban Fox News Defends Arizona Ethnic Studies Ban

Greta Van Susteren says "advocating ethnic solidarity" is wrong.

May 18, 2010 / Jon Wiener

The F Word: Why Are Voters So Mad? The F Word: Why Are Voters So Mad?

Sure, Obama has had a few achievements over the past year and a half, but perhaps there are larger reasons such as outsourcing jobs and rampant unemployment that explains a disgrun...

May 18, 2010 / Laura Flanders

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