Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan Senators Demand a Vote Before More War in Afghanistan
A new security agreement could keep US troops in Afghanistan indefinitely.
Feb 6, 2014 / George Zornick
Stand With the Girl Scouts Stand With the Girl Scouts
The right-wing “CookieCott” is about a lot more than Thin Mints.
Feb 6, 2014 / John Nichols
The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does The Silly Deficit Dances Washington Does
Maybe it’s time to give up the deficit reduction charade.
Feb 5, 2014 / George Zornick
Beyond Belief Beyond Belief
Conservative religious thinkers and their intellectual crusades.
Feb 5, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Chris Lehmann
The Teacher Commitment That Cannot Be Evaluated With Tests The Teacher Commitment That Cannot Be Evaluated With Tests
When a winter storm gridlocked Georgia, teachers and school employees proved their worth.
Feb 5, 2014 / John Nichols
Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President
The power brokers of both parties are already busy trying to shut down debate and shut out alternatives for 2016.
Feb 5, 2014 / The Editors
7 Questions for Tish James 7 Questions for Tish James
New York City’s new public advocate on homeless children, the former mayor and her office’s shrunken budget.
Feb 5, 2014 / Laura Flanders
Payback Payback
High school “not even an acquaintance” David Wildstein says Christie knew of lane closings. —News reports Chris Christie is learning the perils that face A person ignoring these words: Since nobody knows just what life holds in store, A wise jock offends not the nerds.
Feb 5, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
De Blasio Won’t March in St. Patrick’s Parade, but Says Cops and Firefighters Can De Blasio Won’t March in St. Patrick’s Parade, but Says Cops and Firefighters Can
Advocates hoped the mayor would bar city uniforms at an event that excludes gay and lesbian groups.
Feb 5, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Farm Bill Cuts $8 Billion in Food Stamps, Preserves Handouts to Koch Industries Farm Bill Cuts $8 Billion in Food Stamps, Preserves Handouts to Koch Industries
The new Farm Bill cuts programs to needy families while handing over big giveaways to Koch Industries.
Feb 5, 2014 / Lee Fang