Who Will Legalize Pot Next? Who Will Legalize Pot Next?
After election day victories in Colorado and Washington, marijuana legalization activists are gearing up for more.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Kristen Gwynne
The Election Reform Moment? The Election Reform Moment?
The good news is that things have gotten so bad, almost everyone agrees we need to make big changes.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols
In the War on Guns, Let’s Not Repeat History In the War on Guns, Let’s Not Repeat History
Democrats like Joe Biden were responsible for some of the worst laws behind mass incarceration. Whatever our response to gun violence, a new war on crime is not the answer.
Jan 30, 2013 / Inimai M. Chettiar
Libertarian Mugged by Reality Libertarian Mugged by Reality
Perhaps it’s time to revise the old saw that the ivory tower breeds liberals, and the “real world” makes them conservative.
Jan 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain
Does the national debate over immigration reform augur a more just sytem? Ask immigrants themselves.
Jan 30, 2013 / Aura Bogado
Co-Author of New Occupy Study: Media Misled by Harping on Household Salaries Co-Author of New Occupy Study: Media Misled by Harping on Household Salaries
Professor Stephanie Luce, a co-author of a new Occupy Wall Street study, takes issue with the media harping on the high household salaries reported in the study.
Jan 30, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Appointing Senators, Be They Republicans or Democrats, Is Wrong Appointing Senators, Be They Republicans or Democrats, Is Wrong
Massachusetts Governor Patrick skips over Barney Frank and picks a personal “ally” to join two other appointed-rather-than-elected senators.
Jan 30, 2013 / John Nichols
Why Are Feminists So Angry? Why Are Feminists So Angry?
Jessica Valenti speaks to Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast in Texas about anger, activism, and reproductive rights.
Jan 30, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: ‘Right Now, Egypt Is Ungovernable’ Sharif Abdel Kouddous: ‘Right Now, Egypt Is Ungovernable’
The young Egyptian government could be on the brink of collapse.
Jan 30, 2013 / Press Room
How to Raise a Progressive Kid in Alabama How to Raise a Progressive Kid in Alabama
It takes effort—and often money.
Jan 30, 2013 / Nona Willis Aronowitz