Politics

Will Washington, DC, Legalize Pot?

Will Washington, DC, Legalize Pot? Will Washington, DC, Legalize Pot?

Polls show strong support for an initiative there. And it’s on the ballot in Oregon and Alaska, too.

Oct 29, 2014 / Nushin Rashidian

No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4

No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4 No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4

The Working Families Party and The Nation want you to vote for the corrupt, spiteful, untrustworthy Andrew Cuomo. Here’s why I just can’t.

Oct 29, 2014 / Richard Kim

What Happens When People—Rather Than Politicians—Are Given the Chance to Vote for a Higher Minimum Wage?

What Happens When People—Rather Than Politicians—Are Given the Chance to Vote for a Higher Minimum Wage? What Happens When People—Rather Than Politicians—Are Given the Chance to Vote for a Higher Minimum Wage?

Who decides the minimum wage? In several ballot initiatives next week, the people will.

Oct 29, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Guess Who’s About to Buy Congress

Guess Who’s About to Buy Congress Guess Who’s About to Buy Congress

The US Chamber of Commerce is poised to spend more than any other dark-money group during the midterms.

Oct 29, 2014 / George Zornick

NYC Board of Elections

Vote Working Families Party to Pressure Andrew Cuomo Vote Working Families Party to Pressure Andrew Cuomo

In New York State, the best way to end corruption, reform politics and counter inequality is to keep the WFP strong.

Oct 29, 2014 / The Editors

The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact

The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact

Progressives have forgotten that taxes do more than just raise money.

Oct 29, 2014 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert

Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’ Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’

                                        —Headline, The New York Times

Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School?

When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School? When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School?

Republicans may not be stupid, but they are shameless—and they know how to exploit the Ebola "threat."

Oct 29, 2014 / William Greider

Justice for Edward Snowden

Justice for Edward Snowden Justice for Edward Snowden

Obama should offer clemency to Snowden for revealing the alarming truth to the American people.

Oct 29, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the surveillance state, the American political system and the price he’s paid for his understanding of patriotism.

Oct 28, 2014 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

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