Political Figures

Could Fast Track Ultimately Destroy Dodd-Frank? (Yes.)

Could Fast Track Ultimately Destroy Dodd-Frank? (Yes.) Could Fast Track Ultimately Destroy Dodd-Frank? (Yes.)

The White House has been going hard against Elizabeth Warren for making this claim—but she’s right.

May 12, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick

The Emerging Populist Agenda

The Emerging Populist Agenda The Emerging Populist Agenda

The clear presence of a populist reform agenda might be the biggest surprise of the 2016 election season thus far.

May 12, 2015 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

When TPP Meets the Populist Menace

When TPP Meets the Populist Menace When TPP Meets the Populist Menace

The “reach across the aisle” was going according to plan... until the Populist Avenger showed up.

May 12, 2015 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Why So Many Democrats Rejected Obama’s Lobbying on the Trans-Pacific Trade Deal

Why So Many Democrats Rejected Obama’s Lobbying on the Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Why So Many Democrats Rejected Obama’s Lobbying on the Trans-Pacific Trade Deal

The president’s suggestion that his critics do not understand trade issues is “absolutely inaccurate.”

May 11, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Obama and Putin

Why Is the US Failing to Honor Russia’s Victory Day Anniversary? Why Is the US Failing to Honor Russia’s Victory Day Anniversary?

Instead of honoring shared sacrifice in the fight against the Nazis, the president has taken another cheap shot at Russia over Ukraine.

May 7, 2015 / Martin Sieff

If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends

If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends

Hillary Clinton is trying to recast herself as the future president of the people—but she’ll need more than a PR campaign to erase her long-standing ties to Wall Street...

May 7, 2015 / Nomi Prins

One Christie Aide Pleads Guilty, Two Are Indicted in Bridgegate Case One Christie Aide Pleads Guilty, Two Are Indicted in Bridgegate Case

The Christie camp says that this isn’t a loss: With Chris in the dark, aides tried pleasing the boss. One reason that doubts about Chris haven’t eased: What was it that made them believe he’d be pleased?

May 5, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

How American Exceptionalism Covers Up the Injustices of Drone Warfare

How American Exceptionalism Covers Up the Injustices of Drone Warfare How American Exceptionalism Covers Up the Injustices of Drone Warfare

The “We’re Number One!” attitude is a disease eating at the very root of our principles.

May 1, 2015 / Mike Farrell

‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0

‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0 ‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0

Falling back down the rabbit hole.

Apr 29, 2015 / Editorial / Michelle Goldberg

Drone Accidents Happen

Drone Accidents Happen Drone Accidents Happen

But hey, we’re sure someone will be held accountable for the thousands of civilian deaths at some point...right?

Apr 28, 2015 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

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