Politics

On Privatization’s Cutting Edge

On Privatization’s Cutting Edge On Privatization’s Cutting Edge

Chicago’s parking meter deal doesn’t just sell off city assets—it uconstitutionally sells off the city’s very power to police itself.

Sep 5, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes

The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes

On Wednesday, the Foreign Relations Committee passed an imprecise resolution authorizing the use of force in Syria. 

Sep 5, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?

If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike? If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?

The Obama administration claims it doesn't need congressional authorization to strike Syria. So what’s the point of asking Congress to vote?

Sep 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism

Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism

The leading candidate for New York City mayor shows the way forward for Democrats.

Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

Queers for Quinn?

Queers for Quinn? Queers for Quinn?

Supporters of mayoral candidate Christine Quinn trumpet the historic nature of her candidacy, but her record is nothing to be proud of. 

Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Richard Kim

From the Sunbelt to Capitol Hill, Students Mass for Racial Justice

From the Sunbelt to Capitol Hill, Students Mass for Racial Justice From the Sunbelt to Capitol Hill, Students Mass for Racial Justice

To commemorate the March on Washington, students sat-in, died-in and boycotted school.

Sep 4, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’

‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’ ‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’

Polls show widespread opposition to a Syria strike, especially among voters who lean Democratic. And the opposition appears to be growing.

Sep 4, 2013 / John Nichols

Delusional Thinking in the Age of the Single Superpower

Delusional Thinking in the Age of the Single Superpower Delusional Thinking in the Age of the Single Superpower

And then there was one. 

Sep 3, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike

Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike

But maybe a Facebook post would be just as good. And result in fewer casualties.

Sep 3, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition

Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition

While millions of Americans lose their public services, some officials feel confident the US can handle funding another expensive military operation abroad.

Sep 3, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

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