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Emory University President Gets Flak for Praising ‘Three-Fifths’ Compromise

Jack Bedrosian

The Climate Math: Three Out of 40,000 Share Their Stories

Melinda Tuhus

Is Bill McKibben’s Math Finally Adding Up?

Bryan Farrell

Plot Thickens in Suicide of Israel’s Top-Secret ‘Prisoner X’

Camille Beredjick

Culture

Here’s to You, Mrs. Robeson

Barbara Ransby's new book shines the spotlight on Eslanda Robeson--activist, writer and yes, Paul Robeson's wife.

Eleanor J. Bader

Feature

Immigration Reform Would Boost Business, Undermine Rights

As D.C. politicians quibble over immigration reform, their plans all make the same big mistakes.

Michelle Chen

Dispatch

Divesting for a Greener Planet?

Critics say divestment campaigns won’t hurt polluters’ profits. But Bill McKibben and student activists say that’s not the point.

Rebecca Nathanson

Feature

Why Humans Have a Better Chance Than the Dinosaurs

The deadly 10-ton meteorite that hit Russia on Friday shows how cosmic threats can galvanize humanity.

Andrew Lam

Viewpoint

How Long Can Hugo Chavez Call In Sick?

Venezuela's ailing president has kept the wolves at bay for 69 days, but restlessness is brewing.

Achy Obejas

Labor

Ft. Hood Hero Sues Army for Benefits; Trumka Calls Out White House; NYC Stadium Creates Bad Jobs

Mike Elk

Labor

Fired Hyatt Workers Win Their Jobs Back

Bruce Vail

First World Problems: What CNN’s ‘Poop Ship’ Story Missed

Camille Beredjick

Comics

Chuck Hagel

Jeff Danziger

Alt Press Pick of the Week: Governments Take Sides in the Nano-Wars

Alternative Press Center

Feature

How Westboro Baptist Church Accidentally Raised $75,000 for LGBT Youth

The hate-spewing church works against itself by inciting college students.

Camille Beredjick

Feature

The Orwellian Pols Who Call Drones ‘Humane Weapons’

Our politicians have forgotten that the truly humane path is finding alternatives to war.

David Sirota

CDC Reports ‘Severe’ STD Epidemic Just In Time for Valentine’s Day

Ian Becker

“50 Shades of Denim”—An Exclusive Preview of Mike Elk’s New Bodice Ripper

In These Times Staff