The Death of the Golden Dream of Education The Death of the Golden Dream of Education
California has gutted the budget for what was once a shining example of public higher education, leaving students saddled with more debt and fewer options.
Oct 2, 2012 / Andy Kroll
Mortgage Fraud Task Force Takes On JPMorgan Chase Mortgage Fraud Task Force Takes On JPMorgan Chase
A new civil filing in New York alleges that the bank’s subsidiaries engaged in widespread securities fraud before the financial collapse.
Oct 2, 2012 / George Zornick
Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court
The current Supreme Court session will decide important cases on affirmative action, voting rights and same-sex marriage.
Oct 2, 2012 / Press Room
Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate
The presidential candidates have barely touched on environmental issues in their campaigns—and they both have plenty to answer for. Here’s what voters want to know.
Oct 2, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It
It's complicated ... especially for voters.
Oct 2, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Unlock The Box: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement in New York Unlock The Box: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement in New York
As a movement against punitive segregation in local prisons and jails, a new report by the New York Civil Liberties Union reveals more disturbing details than ever before.
Oct 2, 2012 / Jean Casella and James Ridgeway
Riot Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters at Rally for Striking Walmart Workers Riot Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters at Rally for Striking Walmart Workers
Illinois activists were taken into custody after staging a nonviolent protest against Walmart's cruel working conditions.
Oct 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts
Billionaire-backed groups are giving away free gas, gift cards and iPads to spread their anti-Obama message.
Oct 2, 2012 / Lee Fang
Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail
Mitt Romney is betting that he already has the most ardent conservatives in his pocket.
Oct 2, 2012 / Ben Adler
Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’ Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’
Paul Ryan told Fox he could not explain GOP economic plans because it would take too much time. But an hour-and-a-half long debate should provide Mitt Romney with enough time to do...
Oct 2, 2012 / John Nichols