Politics

Bernie Sanders Is Thinking About Running for President

Bernie Sanders Is Thinking About Running for President Bernie Sanders Is Thinking About Running for President

But first he wants to check in with you.

Mar 18, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols

Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts

Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts

While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career.

Mar 18, 2014 / Feature / Lee Fang

Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting

Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting

But he drops a hint about running for president.

Mar 18, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Ron Unz: Why I Dropped My Ballot Initiative to Raise California’s Minimum Wage

Ron Unz: Why I Dropped My Ballot Initiative to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Ron Unz: Why I Dropped My Ballot Initiative to Raise California’s Minimum Wage

The conservative businessman and activist talks to The Nation about his unlikely support for raising the minimum wage, his views on immigration and more. 

Mar 18, 2014 / Sasha Abramsky

Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee

Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee

It’s not about his record: it’s part of a longstanding effort to make discussion of gun violence taboo, and to keep the gun industry unregulated. 

Mar 18, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

After Senate Revelations, the CIA Should Be Looking Over its Shoulder

After Senate Revelations, the CIA Should Be Looking Over its Shoulder After Senate Revelations, the CIA Should Be Looking Over its Shoulder

This showdown can‘t be ignored. At stake is whether the CIA is accountable to the Congress and the law.

Mar 18, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare

Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the GOP and Obamacare.

Mar 18, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

If Democrats Want to Win in 2014, They’ll Need a Real Economic Agenda

If Democrats Want to Win in 2014, They’ll Need a Real Economic Agenda If Democrats Want to Win in 2014, They’ll Need a Real Economic Agenda

A higher minimum wage, better jobs, universal pre-K are the issues that will bring out core voters for the midterms.

Mar 17, 2014 / Press Room

Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Join The Nation and Daily Kos in calling on Congress to launch an independent investigation into government spying.

Mar 17, 2014 / NationAction

Before He Goes Off Again, Paul Ryan Might Want to Study His Irish History

Before He Goes Off Again, Paul Ryan Might Want to Study His Irish History Before He Goes Off Again, Paul Ryan Might Want to Study His Irish History

House Budget Chair gets some scholarly encouragement to consider the past before blaming today's poor for their circumstance.

Mar 17, 2014 / John Nichols

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