Politics

When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?

When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate? When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?

A Kansas bill to allow segregation against gay people shows us where the right’s conception of religious liberty leads. 

Feb 14, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow

Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow

We know what a progressive thinks about living wages and police stops. But what’s the progressive position on school cancellations?

Feb 13, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change

Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change

In the carbon wars, big oil is winning.

Feb 13, 2014 / Michael T. Klare

UAW and VW Seek Economic High Road, Anti-Union Pols Seek to Block It

UAW and VW Seek Economic High Road, Anti-Union Pols Seek to Block It UAW and VW Seek Economic High Road, Anti-Union Pols Seek to Block It

A Tennessee union vote could reshape American manufacturing.

Feb 13, 2014 / John Nichols

Chris Christie’s Money-Strewn Path to 2016

Chris Christie’s Money-Strewn Path to 2016 Chris Christie’s Money-Strewn Path to 2016

In Chicago, the New Jersey governor tries to appeal to both mainstream conservatives and the Tea Party.

Feb 13, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk

De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk

The mayor criticized his predecessor repeatedly as he announced his first spending plan.

Feb 12, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul

Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul

This 100-year-old antique is undemocratic, too close to elite banking interests and often blind to the economic conditions that affect most Americans.

Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / William Greider

Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today

Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today

It’s a big moment for hundreds of thousands of workers, as well as progressive activists.

Feb 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Mr. Hollande’s Opus Mr. Hollande’s Opus

Hollande, whose libido surprises, Moves on, and a question arises: Can anyone tell me, by chance, Just who’s the first lady of France?

Feb 12, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Cuomo’s Bogus Logic vs. de Blasio’s Call for a Higher Wage

Cuomo’s Bogus Logic vs. de Blasio’s Call for a Higher Wage Cuomo’s Bogus Logic vs. de Blasio’s Call for a Higher Wage

The governor says a higher minimum wage in New York City could cause chaos.

Feb 12, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

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