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Austerity’s Cruelest Cut: Democracy Denied in Detroit

Austerity’s Cruelest Cut: Democracy Denied in Detroit Austerity’s Cruelest Cut: Democracy Denied in Detroit

Detroit voters opposed Michigan Governor Snyder 20-1, rejecting his agenda overwhelmingly. Now he has grabbed control of the city.

Mar 25, 2013 / John Nichols

Why a Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part Three: The Fungibility of Fears)

Why a Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part Three: The Fungibility of Fears) Why a Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part Three: The Fungibility of Fears)

Past predictions of progressive ascendancy have foundered on new mass fears no one could have predicted—or new mass fears conservative political entrepreneurs deliberately wo...

Mar 25, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Aspiring Folk Hero: Why LeBron James Will Return to the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Aspiring Folk Hero: Why LeBron James Will Return to the Cleveland Cavaliers The Aspiring Folk Hero: Why LeBron James Will Return to the Cleveland Cavaliers

King James is hinting that he will leave the Miami Heat and return to Cleveland—a move that would be felt far beyond the sports world.

Mar 25, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Drone Warfare: Neither Cheap, nor Surgical, nor Decisive

Drone Warfare: Neither Cheap, nor Surgical, nor Decisive Drone Warfare: Neither Cheap, nor Surgical, nor Decisive

Since the dawn of air power, supporters have advanced fantasies that, again and again, have failed to pan out—while civilians die in often staggering numbers.

Mar 25, 2013 / William J. Astore

Homeless Vets vs. the VA: An LA Story Continues

Homeless Vets vs. the VA: An LA Story Continues Homeless Vets vs. the VA: An LA Story Continues

The fight in LA to house homeless disabled veterans—on land donated to the government for them—has moved to the courts.

Mar 25, 2013 / Jon Wiener

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.

Mar 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

This Week: Lessons Learned From the Iraq Invasion This Week: Lessons Learned From the Iraq Invasion

One decade later, one of the most devastating tragedies in recent memory--a look back and plan forward.

Mar 23, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Life, Death and Accountability in Anaheim

Life, Death and Accountability in Anaheim Life, Death and Accountability in Anaheim

Another white officer is absolved in the killing of an unarmed Latino man.

Mar 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office

Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office

USPS is being hit with a classic austerity model: politicians, influenced by corporations that fund campaigns and overrun Capitol Hill with lobbyists, undermine quality public...

Mar 22, 2013 / John Nichols

PHOTOESSAY: Walls Speak in Argentina PHOTOESSAY: Walls Speak in Argentina

Pausing to understand the meanings of these hasty scribbles opens a window into understanding Argentina’s political issues and the ways frustrated citizens, particularly youn...

Mar 22, 2013 / StudentNation / Kiran Stallone and StudentNation

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