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The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II

How the boys from New Jersey are trying to pay for it all—at taxpayer expense.

Jul 2, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back

How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back

The state’s rightward lurch mobilized thousands, but the progressive movement behind Moral Mondays has deep, enduring roots.

Jul 2, 2014 / Feature / Dani McClain

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I

Yet another multibillion-dollar conflict-of-interest tangle involving the New Jersey governor and the former chairman of the Port Authority.

Jul 1, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later

Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later

After beating his Tea Party opponent, establishment conservative Thad Cochran should remember how hard African-Americans fought for the right to vote in the state.

Jun 27, 2014 / Steve Cobble

How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement

How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement

If we can do it in North Carolina, don’t tell me we can’t do it across America.

Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

If Jerry Brown Is So Green, Why Is He Allowing Fracking in California?

If Jerry Brown Is So Green, Why Is He Allowing Fracking in California? If Jerry Brown Is So Green, Why Is He Allowing Fracking in California?

The California governor wants to be known as a climate leader. But he has said yes to fracking—for now.

Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Eric Cantor’s Defeat Is Bad News for the Voting Rights Act

Eric Cantor’s Defeat Is Bad News for the Voting Rights Act Eric Cantor’s Defeat Is Bad News for the Voting Rights Act

Conservatives attacked Cantor for indicating a willingness to support a new fix for the VRA

Jun 11, 2014 / Ari Berman

What Won’t the GOP Do to Keep the Poor Uninsured?

What Won’t the GOP Do to Keep the Poor Uninsured? What Won’t the GOP Do to Keep the Poor Uninsured?

The real tragedy of an alleged bribery scandal in Virginia is that hundreds of thousands will be denied health insurance.

Jun 10, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions

New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers go to court against the governor.

Jun 10, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Marriage Equality

Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic

When a federal judge tossed Wisconsin’s marriage ban, kids showed up with flowers and cops brought the cake.

Jun 7, 2014 / John Nichols

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