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Attacks against unknown militants reportedly may account for the majority of drone strikes. So what signatures does the U.S. look for and how much evidence is needed to justify a strike?

The movement for women’s suffrage had begun in 1848 in Seneca Falls, but the suffrage parade of 1913 was undoubtedly its turning point. Feminists today face many daunting challenges, but it’s inspiring to recognize that at a time when our foremothers confronted even more formidable obstacles, they responded with great courage, ingenuity, and even joy. One hundred years later, their example still burns bright.

Ken Loach's new film, Spirit of '45

Shadows from the past, sadly evoked by events of the present, from Afghanistan and Gaza to Syria and Mal

REWIND - A Week of Quotes and Cartoons

Five lessons for progressives from our first century of income taxes.

Bradley Manning's actions are not unlike those of Daniel Ellsberg, whose release of the Pentagon Papers helped to expose the government’s lies and end the Vietnam War.

Italy's Five Star Movement owes a big debt to the left – but won votes by rejecting it

Colbert: The War on Terror turns 12. Hannity v Ellison. How realistic were Jurassic Park's velociraptors? Honor Trayvon Martin: build the movement. Elizabeth Warren questions Ben Bernanke. Movie: A Place at the Table.

Probably the best movie you’ll see this year that was smuggled out of Iran in a cake.