Politics

Enshrine the Right to Vote in the Constitution

Enshrine the Right to Vote in the Constitution Enshrine the Right to Vote in the Constitution

After 150 years, it is time for the last Reconstruction Amendment.

Apr 16, 2015 / John Nichols

Senate Committee Votes to Kill No Child Left Behind, but the High-Stakes Testing Era Isn’t Over

Senate Committee Votes to Kill No Child Left Behind, but the High-Stakes Testing Era Isn’t Over Senate Committee Votes to Kill No Child Left Behind, but the High-Stakes Testing Era Isn’t Over

The Senate's proprosal to replace the failed law would shift the public education battleground more fully to the states.

Apr 16, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Now Congress Is Fast-Tracking the TPP Fast Track

Now Congress Is Fast-Tracking the TPP Fast Track Now Congress Is Fast-Tracking the TPP Fast Track

Members of the Senate Finance Committee found themselves in a fast-track hearing without knowing it.

Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick

If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda

If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda

She just provided a blueprint for how Democrats should attack continued financial reform.

Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick

What Hillary Clinton Should Remember as She Courts Black Voters

What Hillary Clinton Should Remember as She Courts Black Voters What Hillary Clinton Should Remember as She Courts Black Voters

During the 2008 primary, some of Clinton’s rhetoric left black voters cold. She’ll need to overcome those lingering concerns to win in 2016.

Apr 16, 2015 / Dani McClain

Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests

Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests

The widespread protests Wednesday offered a critical test for politicians on whether to support the growing low-wage-worker movement.

Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick

Republicans Want to Mark Tax Day With a Gift to the Top 0.2 Percent

Republicans Want to Mark Tax Day With a Gift to the Top 0.2 Percent Republicans Want to Mark Tax Day With a Gift to the Top 0.2 Percent

The House of Representatives is set to vote to repeal the estate tax, a move that could cost the federal government nearly $270 billion over ten years.

Apr 15, 2015 / NationAction

Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often

Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often

From trade deals to living-wage campaigns to student-debt relief, whose side is candidate Clinton on?

Apr 14, 2015 / The Editors

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

The United Kingdom’s political landscape is now as fractured and unruly as its society.

Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

Marco Rubio Declares Marco Rubio Declares

By coming in the race before Jeb Bush He shows he’s not in Bush’s hands just putty. And facing Paul and Cruz, his slogan’s clear: “Vote Marco Rubio— A Tad Less Nutty”

Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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