Politics

Dave Zirin: The Collision of Sports and Politics

Dave Zirin: The Collision of Sports and Politics Dave Zirin: The Collision of Sports and Politics

Dave Zirin and Bill Moyers talk about the point where sports and politics collide.

Sep 13, 2013 / Press Room

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

When one side of an election fight is led by conspiratorial maniacs with guns, it’s hard for the good guys to win.

Sep 13, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor

Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor

 Intended to protect journalists who are compelled to reveal confidential information, the "Free Flow of Information Act" may not shield the reporters who ...

Sep 13, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

Eric on the best TV series you have never heard of; and Reed on the sad state of republican politics.

Sep 13, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How a Koch Brothers ‘Business League’ Spent $236 Million to Frame the Debate

How a Koch Brothers ‘Business League’ Spent $236 Million to Frame the Debate How a Koch Brothers ‘Business League’ Spent $236 Million to Frame the Debate

A previously unknown “secret bank” funds massive projects to overturn Obamacare, mangle Social Security and advance austerity.

Sep 12, 2013 / John Nichols

AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’

AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’ AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’

Union presidents challenged the Obama administration to fix Affordable Care Act issues which they warned could devastate their health plans.

Sep 12, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Dollarocracy

Dollarocracy Dollarocracy

Special interests dominate Washington and undermine our democracy.

Sep 11, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney

Bill de Blasio, Liberal and Proud

Bill de Blasio, Liberal and Proud Bill de Blasio, Liberal and Proud

Why his campaign for NYC mayor has ignited the passion of New York’s progressives.

Sep 11, 2013 / The Editors

Christine Quinn’s Meteoric Fall: 2008 All Over Again?

Christine Quinn’s Meteoric Fall: 2008 All Over Again? Christine Quinn’s Meteoric Fall: 2008 All Over Again?

How did the straight, white guy win the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City?

Sep 11, 2013 / Emily Douglas and Richard Kim

US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’

US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’ US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’

The Nation asks Secretary Perez about forthcoming regulations, changing work and Obama administration appearances with Walmart.

Sep 11, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

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