Politics

At Aspen GOP Governors Forum, It’s Still Your Grandfather’s Republican Party

At Aspen GOP Governors Forum, It’s Still Your Grandfather’s Republican Party At Aspen GOP Governors Forum, It’s Still Your Grandfather’s Republican Party

Not much evidence of reform-mindedness as Chris Christie, Scott Walker et al. defend tax cuts and austerity.

Jul 29, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC

Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC

Progressives need a counterweight to the ALEC, one built and operated with progressive values in mind. And soon, we might have one.

Jul 29, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages

Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages

Low-wage federal contract workers are once again asking Obama to raise the minimum wage.

Jul 29, 2014 / George Zornick

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

The Department of Justice finally takes notice.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Coal baron Don Blankenship spotted at libertarian Freedom Fest.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense A Bill to Get the Labor Movement Back on Offense

Representative Keith Ellison wants to make forming a union a civil right.

Jul 28, 2014 / George Zornick

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy? Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?

She tells CNN that she might favor “no enrichment for Iran” nuclear program.

Jul 28, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor

Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor

But at least his idea for expanding the EITC is a good one.

Jul 25, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Civil rights groups seem willing to sell out their own members for a buck.

Jul 25, 2014 / Lee Fang

On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell

On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell

What does Renisha McBride have to do with Tariq Kdheir? For young people across the country, everything.

Jul 25, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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