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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The governor says a higher minimum wage in New York City could cause chaos.
Feb 12, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy