Politics

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

This key congressman would offset restoring benefit cuts for veterans by undermining the USPS, a top employer of vets.

Jan 4, 2014 / John Nichols

Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?

Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him? Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?

The new public advocate says she’ll “call out” anyone who stands in the way of progress. That includes the new mayor.

Jan 3, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?

Jan 3, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

The accord is moving forward, but the Menendez-Kirk bill could wreck everything.

Jan 3, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The New York Times demolishes conspiracy theories with plain, old-fashioned good reporting.

Jan 2, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014? Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014?

The Nation’s editor in chief tallies the signature political achievements of 2013.

Jan 2, 2014 / Press Room

De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale

De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale

Everybody loves the former president. But he was no De Blasio Democrat.

Jan 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter

The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter

An agenda of constitutional amendments, structural changes and referendum votes for raises and rights.

Jan 1, 2014 / John Nichols

‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor

‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor ‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor

He takes the oath, and observers weigh in on what it all means.

Jan 1, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like?

Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like? Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like?

de Blasio’s pick for schools chancellor is a great first step toward changing the direction of school reform in New York. But it was just the first step.

Dec 31, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy

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