The 2015 Moral Monday Movement: ‘North Carolina Is Our Selma’ The 2015 Moral Monday Movement: ‘North Carolina Is Our Selma’
This Saturday, progressive activists in North Carolina are holding a major “Moral March on Raleigh.”
Feb 12, 2015 / Blog / Ari Berman
The Most Effective Foreign Policy Tool in the GOP’s Pocket Is an American Pipeline The Most Effective Foreign Policy Tool in the GOP’s Pocket Is an American Pipeline
Keystone XL is part of a new colonial project—and Canada and Mexico are the frontiers.
Feb 12, 2015 / Michael T. Klare
Finally, Someone Pays for Iraq War Lies—Brian Williams Finally, Someone Pays for Iraq War Lies—Brian Williams
The sacrificial lamb for a decade of profit-driven tale-spinning.
Feb 12, 2015 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Arming Ukraine Is Not the Answer Arming Ukraine Is Not the Answer
Stephen F. Cohen talks with Larry King about how Obama's Ukraine policy is threatening our national security.
Feb 11, 2015 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen
Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod
A new poll finds real interest in Elizabeth Warren, and in a multi-candidate race.
Feb 11, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation
Several former lobbyists and executives are working crucial staff positions in the new Congress.
Netanyahu Dreams of Riding an Elephant Into Congress Netanyahu Dreams of Riding an Elephant Into Congress
The Israel PM’s visit can hardly get more outrageous.
Feb 11, 2015 / Eli Valley
Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record? Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record?
Noam Scheiber says the mayor should focus more on economic populism—but neglects to mention his big wins for New Yorkers.
Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD
Senator Rand Paul, a doctor, says the measles vaccine can cause “profound mental disorders.” —News reports On vaccines, Paul says that what should be conceded Is state-imposed treatment leaves freedom impeded. One hopes parents know, lest this doofus be heeded, A second opinion in this case is needed.
Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu
Inking a deal with Iran soon would box the Israeli Prime Minister into denouncing a major foreign policy achievement.
Feb 11, 2015 / Blog / Ali Gharib