Dissent Breaks Out at the Center for American Progress Over Netanyahu’s Visit Dissent Breaks Out at the Center for American Progress Over Netanyahu’s Visit
At a meeting Friday, about a dozen staffers objected to the liberal think tank’s invitation to the right-wing Israeli prime minister. Here’s what they said.
Nov 10, 2015 / Ali Gharib and Eli Clifton
Democracy Beats Oligarchy Democracy Beats Oligarchy
Last week’s local victories send a powerful signal that our democracy is not for sale.
Nov 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu? Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu?
The Israeli prime minister has spent the last few years trying to sabotage the Obama administration’s foreign policy. So what’s with the invite?
Oct 28, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Demand a Federal Investigation of Exxon’s Climate-Change Deception Demand a Federal Investigation of Exxon’s Climate-Change Deception
Exxon-Mobil has spent years promoting skepticism of climate change—a position that runs contrary to the company's own research.
Oct 26, 2015 / no-paywall / NationAction
Did Predatory Lenders Pay These 12 Lawmakers to Hobble the CFPB? Did Predatory Lenders Pay These 12 Lawmakers to Hobble the CFPB?
An ethics complaint filed this week alleges that industry lobbyists and donors crossed the fuzzy line between routine fundraising and a quid pro quo arrangement.
Oct 8, 2015 / Joshua Holland
Martin Shkreli Is Just a Tiny Part of a Huge Problem Martin Shkreli Is Just a Tiny Part of a Huge Problem
Americans were outraged over his 5,000 percent price hike of a life-saving drug. They should see what Big Pharma has in store.
Sep 25, 2015 / Gregg Gonsalves
The Iran Deal Opponents Are Going to Fight to the Bitter End The Iran Deal Opponents Are Going to Fight to the Bitter End
The deal’s opponents in DC are not letting up.
Sep 11, 2015 / James Carden
AIPAC Spent Millions of Dollars to Defeat the Iran Deal. Instead, It May Have Destroyed Itself. AIPAC Spent Millions of Dollars to Defeat the Iran Deal. Instead, It May Have Destroyed Itself.
The powerful Israel lobby has been badly damaged, and that’s good news for both Palestinians and Israelis.
Sep 11, 2015 / Editorial / M.J. Rosenberg
The Iran Deal Survives Congress—for Now The Iran Deal Survives Congress—for Now
Obama wins the first round with AIPAC. Here’s what's coming next.
Sep 4, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Rays of Light in the Shadow of Dark Money Rays of Light in the Shadow of Dark Money
Amid the onslaught of anonymous political donations, some grassroots activists are gearing up for a counteroffensive. Here are five promising strategies for 2016 and beyond.
Aug 27, 2015 / Alyssa Katz