Government

Laos Unexploded Bombs

The Heroes Behind Obama’s Historic Announcement in Laos The Heroes Behind Obama’s Historic Announcement in Laos

The United States will devote $90 million to finding and disposing of 50-year-old unexploded bombs.

Sep 6, 2016 / John Cavanagh

Jason Lewis and Angie Craig splitscreen

The Terrible Mini-Trump of Minnesota—and the Progressive Who’s Running Against Him The Terrible Mini-Trump of Minnesota—and the Progressive Who’s Running Against Him

He says the government shouldn’t regulate pollution, shouldn’t meddle in healthcare, and shouldn’t tell people they can’t own slaves. Lovely.

Sep 2, 2016 / Jon Wiener

Cuomo looking angry, de Blasio trying to talk to him

Andrew Cuomo’s Fragile Masculinity Andrew Cuomo’s Fragile Masculinity

His macho paternalism won't solve New York's problems.

Sep 2, 2016 / Alexis Grenell

Trump in Arizona

Trump, in a Major Immigration Speech, Is Back in Fearmongering Form Trump, in a Major Immigration Speech, Is Back in Fearmongering Form

In Mexico, Trump is solemn and praising; in Arizona, he’s back to hysterical horror shows.

Sep 1, 2016 / Julianne Hing

University of WIsconsin budget cut protest

Who’s Behind the Right-Wing Assault on Public Universities? Who’s Behind the Right-Wing Assault on Public Universities?

A new documentary explores the hidden campaign to undermine state schools across America.

Sep 1, 2016 / Eric Alterman

Homeless man in New York City

What Happens When a Homeless Shelter Opens in a Gentrifying Neighborhood? What Happens When a Homeless Shelter Opens in a Gentrifying Neighborhood?

A shelter opening in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has some residents outraged.

Sep 1, 2016 / Allegra Kirkland

Maricopa County elections sign

Arizona Voters Had to Wait As Long as 5 Hours to Cast Their Primary Votes Arizona Voters Had to Wait As Long as 5 Hours to Cast Their Primary Votes

Now, the state’s voters may kick out the official responsible for the fiasco.

Aug 31, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump RNC Speech

Will Trump’s Poisonous Politics Leave Lasting Damage? Will Trump’s Poisonous Politics Leave Lasting Damage?

The danger in this election is not just that Trump could win. It’s that—win or lose—he could poison our politics for a generation.

Aug 30, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump and Huma Abedin

Donald Trump Suggests Huma Abedin May Have Radical Ties Donald Trump Suggests Huma Abedin May Have Radical Ties

For the first time, Trump flirts with conspiracy theories about a top aide to Hillary Clinton.

Aug 29, 2016 / George Zornick

Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House.

Welfare Was ‘Reformed’ 20 Years Ago This Week. I’ve Suffered the Consequences. Welfare Was ‘Reformed’ 20 Years Ago This Week. I’ve Suffered the Consequences.

And now, House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to build on that disastrous legacy.

Aug 26, 2016 / Stephanie Land

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