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John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots

John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots

ALEC writes the laws, the lawmakers just have to plug in the name of their state.

Nov 3, 2014 / Leslie Savan

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/30/14?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/30/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/30/14?

What are interns reading for the week of 10/30/14?

Nov 3, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South

This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South

Heaven forbid if you say something true during an election.

Oct 31, 2014 / Leslie Savan

The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President

The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President

There goes Chris Christie, running his mouth again. At this point he'd be lucky to even get the GOP nomination.

Oct 30, 2014 / Leslie Savan

When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School?

When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School? When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School?

Republicans may not be stupid, but they are shameless—and they know how to exploit the Ebola "threat."

Oct 29, 2014 / William Greider

Misguided Media Hysteria Pervades the 24/7 News Cycle

Misguided Media Hysteria Pervades the 24/7 News Cycle Misguided Media Hysteria Pervades the 24/7 News Cycle

Eric on this week in theater and music and Reed on how the media’s ratings-driven hysterics is warping Ebola coverage.

Oct 28, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/23/14?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/23/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/23/14?

What are interns reading for the week of 10/23/14?

Oct 27, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

BREAKING: Shots Reportedly Fired at Washington State High School BREAKING: Shots Reportedly Fired at Washington State High School

Local reports say a male shooter opened fire near Marysville-Pilchuck High.

Oct 24, 2014 / George Zornick

The Real Poop on Pig-Castrating GOP Senate Candidate Joni Ernst

The Real Poop on Pig-Castrating GOP Senate Candidate Joni Ernst The Real Poop on Pig-Castrating GOP Senate Candidate Joni Ernst

“Simply a statement that I support life" is the new "I'm not a scientist."

Oct 23, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Isolated Cases of Reason at Fox Are Unlikely to Become Epidemic

Isolated Cases of Reason at Fox Are Unlikely to Become Epidemic Isolated Cases of Reason at Fox Are Unlikely to Become Epidemic

Still, you should probably quarantine yourself to other news networks.

Oct 22, 2014 / Leslie Savan

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