Politics

A Texas Judge Just Put Millions of Immigrants in Limbo

A Texas Judge Just Put Millions of Immigrants in Limbo A Texas Judge Just Put Millions of Immigrants in Limbo

The ruling suspends President Obama’s executive orders, which were to begin to take effect Wednesday.

Feb 17, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Is Welfare Reform Causing Earlier Deaths?

Is Welfare Reform Causing Earlier Deaths? Is Welfare Reform Causing Earlier Deaths?

We’ve reformed the social safety net at the cost of human lives.

Feb 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War

Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War

Instead of a vague authorization of the use of force, the congresswoman seeks a real debate and a comprehensive strategy.

Feb 17, 2015 / John Nichols

Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC

Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC

Jack Matlock makes the case for the United States reaching a practical compromise with Russia.

Feb 17, 2015 / James Carden

Europe’s Ideologues of Austerity Stand in the Way of Reforms

Europe’s Ideologues of Austerity Stand in the Way of Reforms Europe’s Ideologues of Austerity Stand in the Way of Reforms

In Europe, it is the conviction of the “brightest and the best” that is loosing anarchy upon the world.

Feb 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

We Need Syriza in Illinois

We Need Syriza in Illinois We Need Syriza in Illinois

When a millionaire governor decrees austerity, it’s time for the left to step up.

Feb 16, 2015 / Jane McAlevey

Why Is No One Talking About the GOP’s Plan to Send Millions of Disabled Americans Into Poverty?

Why Is No One Talking About the GOP’s Plan to Send Millions of Disabled Americans Into Poverty? Why Is No One Talking About the GOP’s Plan to Send Millions of Disabled Americans Into Poverty?

Instead of writing endless dope stories about a presidential campaign in 2016 and what might happen a year from now, shouldn’t the news media be alerting people to the fight ...

Feb 16, 2015 / William Greider

The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions

The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is getting bipartisan pushback against his attack on labor unions.

Feb 16, 2015 / John Nichols

Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property?

Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property? Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property?

A giant Anglo-Australian mining company is getting the rights to a huge copper reserve—and we don’t know what American taxpayers are getting in return.

Feb 13, 2015 / Rep. Alan Grayson

How Does the Pentagon Keep Fooling Reporters About Its Tech Research Agency?

How Does the Pentagon Keep Fooling Reporters About Its Tech Research Agency? How Does the Pentagon Keep Fooling Reporters About Its Tech Research Agency?

60 Minutes’s Leslie Stahl carefully avoided DARPA’s total dependence on contractors and obscured its close ties with the surveillance state.

Feb 13, 2015 / Tim Shorrock

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