Politics

New York City Housing Authority May Be the City’s Worst Landlord

New York City Housing Authority May Be the City’s Worst Landlord New York City Housing Authority May Be the City’s Worst Landlord

Low-income residents demand accountability from NYCHA. 

Jun 16, 2014 / Michelle Chen

How the ‘War on Terror’ Became a War on the Constitution

How the ‘War on Terror’ Became a War on the Constitution How the ‘War on Terror’ Became a War on the Constitution

Since 9/11, power-hungry political leaders have eviscerated the First Amendment—and we’ve allowed them to do it.

Jun 16, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

How Fox News Created a Monster—and Made Two Others Disappear

How Fox News Created a Monster—and Made Two Others Disappear How Fox News Created a Monster—and Made Two Others Disappear

From Bergdahl to the Las Vegas cop killers, Fox and friends enter Orwell’s “Eastasia.”

Jun 16, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Students Storm Christie-Corbett Fundraiser, Sideline Westboro Baptists and #RiseNGrind

Students Storm Christie-Corbett Fundraiser, Sideline Westboro Baptists and #RiseNGrind Students Storm Christie-Corbett Fundraiser, Sideline Westboro Baptists and #RiseNGrind

As the school year ends—and fall elections heat up—students walk out, tape up and unionize for justice.

Jun 15, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks

Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks

Vermont senator aligns with McCain, secures 97-3 win for $35 billion plan to renew VA.

Jun 13, 2014 / John Nichols

On ‘Tonight,’ Christie Yuks It Up, but the NJ Pension Crisis Looms Big

On ‘Tonight,’ Christie Yuks It Up, but the NJ Pension Crisis Looms Big On ‘Tonight,’ Christie Yuks It Up, but the NJ Pension Crisis Looms Big

Protests by union members, environmentalists, and others are growing.

Jun 13, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Guess Which Women’s Group Rush Limbaugh Has Donated Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to?

Guess Which Women’s Group Rush Limbaugh Has Donated Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to? Guess Which Women’s Group Rush Limbaugh Has Donated Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to?

Hint: it’s the one that defends him whenever he launches into a sexist tirade.

Jun 12, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires

Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires

That’s why Warren will be campaigning for Mitch McConnell’s opponent in this fall’s election.

Jun 12, 2014 / Chris Hayes

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor? Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Conservative versus “moderate” proxy wars will help determine the path of the House in coming years.

Jun 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Bowe Bergdahl and the Pathologizing of Dissent

Bowe Bergdahl and the Pathologizing of Dissent Bowe Bergdahl and the Pathologizing of Dissent

New documents raise questions about the soldier's mental health. 

Jun 12, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

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