Politics

Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats

Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats

Talking directly about economic fairness will increase Democratic turnout, the labor leader says.

Oct 7, 2014 / George Zornick

The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court

The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court

Clinics in Texas that were recently forced to stop providing abortions because of sweeping new regulations have filed an emergency appeal to the court.

Oct 7, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

The New York attorney general has been almost single-handedly fighting an uphill battle to hold the banks accountable.

Oct 7, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground

Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground

After the seven other burglars went public, Judi Feingold decided to come forward with the secret she thought she’d take to her grave.

Oct 6, 2014 / Betty Medsger

Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War?

Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War? Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War?

Remember, hashtags are weapons of war.

Oct 6, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Why Brazil’s Elections Matter

Why Brazil’s Elections Matter Why Brazil’s Elections Matter

Wall Street really, really wanted Marina Silva to win. Too bad for Wall Street.

Oct 6, 2014 / Greg Grandin

Are New York’s Sex Workers Getting Their Fair Day in Court?

Are New York’s Sex Workers Getting Their Fair Day in Court? Are New York’s Sex Workers Getting Their Fair Day in Court?

The courts want to offer sex workers “compassion”—but maybe agency would be more useful.

Oct 6, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running

Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running

As she hits the 2014 campaign trail, the front-runner’s bustling schedule makes her 2016 intentions clear.

Oct 6, 2014 / John Nichols

Media Culpa: The Politics of Personal Deconstruction

Media Culpa: The Politics of Personal Deconstruction Media Culpa: The Politics of Personal Deconstruction

Eric on this week's concerts (plus some upcoming events) and Reed on Matt Bai's treatment of the Gary Hart-Donna Rice affair.

Oct 6, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Threats Against Obama Speak Volumes on Race in America

Why Threats Against Obama Speak Volumes on Race in America Why Threats Against Obama Speak Volumes on Race in America

Threats against Barack Obama have been three times more frequent than for his predecessors. There’s an obvious explanation: he’s black.

Oct 6, 2014 / William Greider

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