Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’ Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’
Five national leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty offer their perspectives on the SNAP debate and what we need to do to fight back.
Jul 24, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Obama’s Choice on Iran Obama’s Choice on Iran
Hawks in Congress want to pile on more sanctions, a strategy that is stupid and counterproductive.
Jul 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Warehouse Workers Moving Walmart Baggage Will Strike Today Warehouse Workers Moving Walmart Baggage Will Strike Today
Workers allege serious safety issues, and retaliation for exposing them.
Jul 24, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
The Invisible Punishment of Prisoners With Disabilities The Invisible Punishment of Prisoners With Disabilities
For inmates with disabilities who are routinely denied their mental or physical needs, incarceration can be a nightmarish fight for survival.
Jul 23, 2013 / Toshio Meronek
Congress Moves Toward Meaningful Reform of Domestic Surveillance Congress Moves Toward Meaningful Reform of Domestic Surveillance
Is Congress moving towards putting a real check on the executive branch’s spying power?
Jul 23, 2013 / George Zornick
Top US General Questions Syria War Top US General Questions Syria War
Chairman of Joint Chiefs, former Centcom commander urge caution.
Jul 23, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice
Across the country, students are occupying capitols and hitting the streets for racial justice—and generational ideals whose time has come.
Jul 23, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie
The governor claims his national TV appearances aren’t about 2016 presidential politics. He’s just trying to improve his state's image.
Jul 23, 2013 / John Nichols
Undocumented Activists Take a Giant Risk to Return Home Undocumented Activists Take a Giant Risk to Return Home
The nine transnational activists are hoping for a humanitarian return to the United States and are now organizing detainees to halt deportations.
Jul 23, 2013 / Aura Bogado
Is This the Big Moment for Better Work/Family Balance Policies? Is This the Big Moment for Better Work/Family Balance Policies?
Politicians from President Obama to Republican leaders are introducing legislation aimed at fixing the challenge of balancing family and careers.
Jul 23, 2013 / Bryce Covert