Civil Rights

Poll: Half Of Republicans Favor Gays In The Military, Universal Health Care

Urban Removal

How to destroy an African American city in 33 steps. more »

No Choice For Workers

Is this the end of the fight for the Employee Free Choice Act, or just the opening salvo? more »

Tale Of Two Sermons

Obama and Clinton offer different ways to frame the progressive vision. more »


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Conservative Activism Grips Our Supreme Court

Way too many folks rolled over when John Roberts and Sam Alito were nominated for the Supreme Court. And now we're seeing the consequences.

In my recent book, I characterized the conservative judicial activist agenda as "elitist government, no longer representative of and responsive to the people, handcuffed from insisting upon responsible corporate behavior, but free to subject all Americans to one group's version of morality."

And today, we're seeing that vision in all its glory.

The conservative activists on the Supreme Court decreed in a series of 5-4 decisions: more »

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Remember Checks And Balances?

The "state secrets privilege" allows the executive to hide its blatant misdeeds. Congress or SCOTUS must help us! more »

'Sicko' Draws A Line

thenation.com — Either health care is a right or it isn't. Michael Moore challenges lawmakers to take a side.

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Justice Official Supported GOP Voter Suppression In Ohio

Voter Suppression

thenation.comblogs — A new report uncovers the depth of the GOP's effort to undermine voting rights.

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Green Card Red Tape

thenation.com — Arbitrary distribution of Green Cards is the major cause of illegal immigration.

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