Politics

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

Representative Keith Ellison wants to make forming a union a civil right.

Jul 28, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy? Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

She tells CNN that she might favor “no enrichment for Iran” nuclear program.

Jul 28, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor

Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor

But at least his idea for expanding the EITC is a good one.

Jul 25, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Civil rights groups seem willing to sell out their own members for a buck.

Jul 25, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell

On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell

What does Renisha McBride have to do with Tariq Kdheir? For young people across the country, everything.

Jul 25, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality

Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality

The 2012 vice presidential candidate is just trying to rebrand himself for 2016.

Jul 24, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians

No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians

Young Americans’ fondness for high-tech innovation could suit our need to shake up the political system.

Jul 23, 2014 / Alex Holt

Rick Perry Uses Immigrant-Bashing as Path to 2016

Rick Perry Uses Immigrant-Bashing as Path to 2016 Rick Perry Uses Immigrant-Bashing as Path to 2016

Like Europe’s far-right parties, Perry is hoping that hostility to immigrants will energize the base.

Jul 23, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Conservative judges ruled to effectively gut the health law in twenty-seven states.

Jul 22, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity

Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity

Officials have temporarily suspended water shutoffs, and activists are working to create permanent protections for low-income families.

Jul 22, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

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