The Iraq That Washington Built The Iraq That Washington Built
“Fear, arbitrary arrests, indiscriminate bombing, killing, an uncertain future—this is the new democratic Iraq.”
Jul 17, 2014 / Dahr Jamail
US Hawks Would Love to Wreck the Iran Talks—but They Won’t US Hawks Would Love to Wreck the Iran Talks—but They Won’t
President Obama wants a six-month extension of the negotiations, and so do the Iranians. They’ll get it.
Jul 17, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Myth of the Magical Black Father The Myth of the Magical Black Father
I’m wondering— what can’t be blamed on absent black fathers?
Jul 17, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’? Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’?
The backers of the reformicons are mostly Wall Street and hedge fund types, naturally.
Jul 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
What Do the Recent Supreme Court Decisions Mean for Women’s Economic Security? What Do the Recent Supreme Court Decisions Mean for Women’s Economic Security?
In the final days of its last term, the Supreme Court handed down three rulings of major consequence for women. Our panelists discuss.
Jul 17, 2014 / Kathleen Geier, Sarah Jaffe, and Sheila Bapat
Writing a Letter Writing a Letter
One is the loneliest number
Jul 17, 2014 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’ Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’
As deceptive right-wing attacks on Social Security continue, some Democrats have gone on the offensive—seeking to expand rather than cut the vital program.
Jul 17, 2014 / William Greider
Why Is Giving Birth in Detroit So Dangerous? Why Is Giving Birth in Detroit So Dangerous?
Women there die from pregnancy-related causes at three times the national average. A report highlights the dangers of birthing while black.
Jul 16, 2014 / Dani McClain
LIVE: Netroots Nation 2014 LIVE: Netroots Nation 2014
All the action from this year’s conference
Jul 16, 2014 / The Nation
If Congress Won’t Raise the Minimum Wage, These Cities Will If Congress Won’t Raise the Minimum Wage, These Cities Will
Since June, San Diego and Los Angeles have passed a trio of minimum wage increases. Which city will be next?
Jul 16, 2014 / Agnes Radomski and John Thomason