This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like
Rand Paul provided an illustration of what filibuster reformers have been seeking.
Mar 7, 2013 / John Nichols
Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead? Is DoD’s Asia ‘Pivot’ Dead?
Let’s hope the Obama administration kills the expensive and misguided China containment plan.
Mar 7, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History
Ignore the jingoism, from politicians and the press—the tenth anniversary marks a tenth year from hell.
Mar 7, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
‘E-book’? That’s a Word? ‘E-book’? That’s a Word?
Kosman and Picciotto in your iPhone or iPad!
Mar 7, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Bob Woodward’s Tantrum, Bradley Manning’s Torment Bob Woodward’s Tantrum, Bradley Manning’s Torment
As Beltway pundits were captivated by Woodward’s whining over an imaginary threat, the Obama administration was delivering on its real threats to Manning.
Mar 6, 2013 / The Editors
Supreme Court: Uphold the Voting Rights Act! Supreme Court: Uphold the Voting Rights Act!
Section 5 is as necessary today as it was in 1965, when Alabama state troopers beat freedom marchers in Selma.
Mar 6, 2013 / Ari Berman
Noted Noted
Roane Carey on the Supreme Court and surveillance, John Nichols on the FCC and dark money, Catherine Defontaine on same-sex marriage in France, the editors on Jeremy Scahill’s Dona...
Mar 6, 2013 / Various Contributors
Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?
It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.
Mar 6, 2013 / Ralph Nader
A Personal Application of Sequestration A Personal Application of Sequestration
The bulge in your gut’s an embarrassment, but You just can’t decide on which diet to use— The one with all carbs or the no-fats-at-all. You set a date certain by which you must choose. The date has arrived and you’ve not made a start. The fat’s hanging over. Your trousers won’t fit. You do what you promised you’d do in this case: You take out a knife and you slice off a bit.
Mar 6, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg? Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg?
Feminists were quick—too quick—to question the Facebook COO's motives for writing Lean In, her self-help manifesto.
Mar 6, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt