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Smear Tactics: The Dirtiest Tricks In American Politics

Get ready for the mud-slinging: the 2016 presidential hopefuls have taken out their magnifying glass and tweezers, looking for any opportunity to pick away at their opponents’ policy mistakes and, arguably more important, character. There’s a euphemism for it: “opposition research”. Ted Cruz has already moved in on the attack...

By Chris Altman • Apr 26, 2015

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Smear Tactics: The Dirtiest Tricks In American Politics

Get ready for the mud-slinging: the 2016 presidential hopefuls have taken out their magnifying glass and tweezers, looking for any opportunity to pick away at their opponents’ policy mistakes and, arguably more important, character. There’s a euphemism for it: “opposition research”. Ted Cruz has already moved in on the attack...

By Chris Altman • April 26, 2015

The Stained Legacy Of Lee Kuan Yew

While Lee Kuan Yew ushered in an era of wealth for Singapore, it came it a high cost. Open markets do not equal open societies.

By John Schellhase • Apr 23, 2015

The Stained Legacy Of Lee Kuan Yew

While Lee Kuan Yew ushered in an era of wealth for Singapore, it came it a high cost. Open markets do not equal open societies.

By John Schellhase • April 23, 2015

10 Animals That Actually Held Political Office

Politics can be so discouraging that at times it actually seems more rational to vote an animal into office than an actual person.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 15, 2015

10 Animals That Actually Held Political Office

Politics can be so discouraging that at times it actually seems more rational to vote an animal into office than an actual person.

By All That's Interesting • March 15, 2015

30 Quintessential Mark Twain Quotes On Philosophy, Life, And Politics

Referred to as the “greatest American humorist of his age”, Mark Twain was both admired and derided for his biting take on all facets of life. From religion to politics to philosophy, we look at thirty perfect Mark Twain quotes that embody his rapier wit: Enjoy our collection of Mark...

By Alexander Baldwin • Feb 14, 2015

30 Quintessential Mark Twain Quotes On Philosophy, Life, And Politics

Referred to as the “greatest American humorist of his age”, Mark Twain was both admired and derided for his biting take on all facets of life. From religion to politics to philosophy, we look at thirty perfect Mark Twain quotes that embody his rapier wit: Enjoy our collection of Mark...

By Alexander Baldwin • February 14, 2015

25 Communist Propaganda Posters That Catapult You Back To The Cold War

Art is a site of cultural transformation. These communist propaganda posters take you back to one of the biggest movements in history.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 6, 2015

25 Communist Propaganda Posters That Catapult You Back To The Cold War

Art is a site of cultural transformation. These communist propaganda posters take you back to one of the biggest movements in history.

By Erin Kelly • February 6, 2015

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 19, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • December 19, 2014

Life Under The Shah Of Iran Before 1979, In 47 Revealing Photos

These fascinating photos of life under the Shah of Iran before 1979 reveal just how similar the country was to the Western nations that are now its enemies.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 15, 2014

Life Under The Shah Of Iran Before 1979, In 47 Revealing Photos

These fascinating photos of life under the Shah of Iran before 1979 reveal just how similar the country was to the Western nations that are now its enemies.

By Savannah Cox • December 15, 2014

Violence And Separation: Life On The US-Mexico Border

The US-Mexico border has become an object of huge political debate. Getting past the rhetoric, here's what it actually looks like.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 27, 2014

Violence And Separation: Life On The US-Mexico Border

The US-Mexico border has become an object of huge political debate. Getting past the rhetoric, here's what it actually looks like.

By Erin Kelly • November 27, 2014

Dion Diamond, A 1960 Civil Rights Warrior In The Suburbs

The inspiring story of Dion Diamond, a civil rights activist who took his charge against Jim Crow right into the heart of the nation's capitol.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 1, 2014

Dion Diamond, A 1960 Civil Rights Warrior In The Suburbs

The inspiring story of Dion Diamond, a civil rights activist who took his charge against Jim Crow right into the heart of the nation's capitol.

By Savannah Cox • November 1, 2014

What Happened to “Occupy Wall Street”?

We’re coming up on the third anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge March that catapulted the Occupy movement into international recognition. At first, OWS was the brainchild of a Canadian anti-advertising, anti-consumerist magazine called AdBusters. Many catalysts were at play: just months prior, WikiLeaks released numerous sensitive documents and video footage regarding...

By Chris Altman • Oct 15, 2014

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What Happened to “Occupy Wall Street”?

We’re coming up on the third anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge March that catapulted the Occupy movement into international recognition. At first, OWS was the brainchild of a Canadian anti-advertising, anti-consumerist magazine called AdBusters. Many catalysts were at play: just months prior, WikiLeaks released numerous sensitive documents and video footage regarding...

By Chris Altman • October 15, 2014