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Walter Mosley’s Alien Script

Walter Mosley’s Alien Script Walter Mosley’s Alien Script

The author opens up about his latest art exhibition, magic, failure and unexpected success.

Sep 6, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Fatima Bhojani

Walmart Workers Plan ‘Widespread, Massive Strikes and Protests’ for Black Friday 2013

Walmart Workers Plan ‘Widespread, Massive Strikes and Protests’ for Black Friday 2013 Walmart Workers Plan ‘Widespread, Massive Strikes and Protests’ for Black Friday 2013

Following rallies in fifteen cities yesterday demanding the reinstatement of fired activists, workers plan a second Black Friday strike.

Sep 6, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News

How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News

Eric on the Science of Springsteen; and Reed on the perverse influence of Twitter on our political conversations.

Sep 6, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

What Can We Learn From the Opening Game of the NFL Season? Actually, a Lot What Can We Learn From the Opening Game of the NFL Season? Actually, a Lot

Last night's Ravens-Broncos game displayed moments that will be a common thread throughout the season.

Sep 6, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home

Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home

Vermont's senator, Bernie Sanders says, "I fear very much that US involvement in another war in the Middle East, and the cost of that war, will make it even harder fo...

Sep 6, 2013 / John Nichols

A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria

A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria

The US must send a message not only to Assad, but also to the Syrian opposition.

Sep 6, 2013 / Jon Wiener

Grammatical Strictures Grammatical Strictures

On the grammar and syntax of cryptic clues

Sep 5, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

The US Military’s Pivot to Africa

The US Military’s Pivot to Africa The US Military’s Pivot to Africa

The startling size, scope, and growth of US operations on the African continent.

Sep 5, 2013 / Nick Turse

Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria

Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria

With lawmakers preparing to cast their votes on Syria, Chris Hayes explains where he stands. 

Sep 5, 2013 / Chris Hayes

On Privatization’s Cutting Edge

On Privatization’s Cutting Edge On Privatization’s Cutting Edge

Chicago’s parking meter deal doesn’t just sell off city assets—it uconstitutionally sells off the city’s very power to police itself.

Sep 5, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

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