Politics

Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’

Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’ Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’

Rove smears again, this time in Kansas.

Sep 22, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Aging Jazz Artists Sound Note of Protest

Aging Jazz Artists Sound Note of Protest Aging Jazz Artists Sound Note of Protest

After decades of entertaining the city, most jazz artists remain pension-less—but Justice for Jazz Artists wants to change that.

Sep 22, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Their Brand Is Crisis: For Austerity Hawks, Good News Must Still Be Bad News

Their Brand Is Crisis: For Austerity Hawks, Good News Must Still Be Bad News Their Brand Is Crisis: For Austerity Hawks, Good News Must Still Be Bad News

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on how austerity hawks are in perpetual debt crisis mode, despite all evidence to the contrary.

Sep 22, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

A Wake for Scottish Independence

A Wake for Scottish Independence A Wake for Scottish Independence

The referendum result may have settled the question of Scottish independence. But the cost of winning it was to expose the ramshackle nature of the whole country’s constituti...

Sep 20, 2014 / D.D. Guttenplan

PBS Loves Its ‘Roosevelts’—and Its Kochs, Too

PBS Loves Its ‘Roosevelts’—and Its Kochs, Too PBS Loves Its ‘Roosevelts’—and Its Kochs, Too

The Roosevelts pumps PBS ratings, but that doesn’t make the network any less centrist.

Sep 19, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Leslie Savan

Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day

Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day

Watch Democracy Now!'s in-depth coverage from the historic march, featuring Bill McKibben, Amy Goodman and many more.

Sep 19, 2014 / Democracy Now! and The Nation

Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote?

Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote? Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote?

Scotland was closely divided on the issue of independence. But media cast a loud “no” vote.

Sep 19, 2014 / John Nichols

The UK Lives, for Now

The UK Lives, for Now The UK Lives, for Now

The bracing campaign for independence gave Scots a vision of a real political alternative.

Sep 19, 2014 / Andrew Ross

The Saudi Lobbying Complex Adds a New Member: GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman

The Saudi Lobbying Complex Adds a New Member: GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman The Saudi Lobbying Complex Adds a New Member: GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman

As the Obama administration counts on Saudi Arabia as a key ally against ISIS, the kingdom flexes its muscles in Washington.

Sep 18, 2014 / Lee Fang

Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race

Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race

Gary Palmer claims his think tank’s funding is “almost entirely” from individuals. That isn’t true.

Sep 18, 2014 / Eli Clifton

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