In the Not-Now

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What does it say about Americans that the public is already starting to talk about candidates for president for 2016?

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An Open Letter to U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz

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Jesse Kornbluth’s very frank letter for the prosecutor he believes was persecuting Aaron Swartz.

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America Has a Macho Problem

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Andrew Cotto wonders why we are so enthralled by the “tough is good” male stereotype.

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What Is the Rolling Jubilee?

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We think of debt as a tangible, real thing, something solid enough to be bought and sold. But one nonprofit is focusing on the fact that everyday people’s debt can be simply… deleted.

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Let’s Talk Seriously About Gun Control

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I want gun control–I’m just not sure what that means.

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Walmart VP’s Brazen Attitude Toward Unionizing

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David Tovar’s recent comments, more than anything, are a symbol of the times for working families.

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Voices on the Right That a Progressive Could Love

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Progressivism and conservatism don’t have to be diametrically opposed.

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Warming Up To Global Warming

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How to engage positively with global warming skeptics.

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The Cuba Embargo Is Hurting Men

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Lifting the failed embargo on Cuba could stimulate two economies. The ball is in President Obama’s court.

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Are You in the Marijuana Majority?

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An interview with drug law reform activist and Marijuana Majority board member, Shaleen Title.

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The Conscience of ‘Homeland’

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There’s much to learn from the way ‘Homeland’ humanizes.

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A Godless Liberal Gives Thanks

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The election is behind us, and there’s plenty of people to be thankful for.

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Voting for Humanity

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In this installment of “Love, Recorded,” Matt wants to vote for babies and a man in line to vote has a possible heart attack.

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It’s Time for the GOP to Vote Some People Off Their Island

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Why the Grand Old Party should take a cue from “Survivor.”

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No Israeli Boots on the Ground

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If this becomes a ground game, the U.S. should impose economic and trade sanctions against Israel.

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An Introduction to Politics

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Vincent Scarpa wants to talk politics, and he’s inviting everyone into the discussion.

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