Politics

Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit

Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit

The citizens of one of our largest cities are being shut out of the decisions that will affect their future.

Jul 31, 2013 / John Nichols

Fed Up With Larry Summers

Fed Up With Larry Summers Fed Up With Larry Summers

His appointment as next chair of the Federal Reserve would be a clear sign that narrow financial interests are still in charge of the Democratic Party.

Jul 31, 2013 / William Greider

Scandals Are Us

Scandals Are Us Scandals Are Us

New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn says Anthony Weiner’s sexual behavior inspires disgust. In another era, hers would have too.

Jul 31, 2013 / JoAnn Wypijewski

The ‘Peace Process’ and Martin Indyk

The ‘Peace Process’ and Martin Indyk The ‘Peace Process’ and Martin Indyk

Let's give Indyk, and the talks, a chance.

Jul 31, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse

Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse

So-called "Ag-Gag" laws reveal the lengths to which the agriculture industry will go to keep their business practices secret.

Jul 31, 2013 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings

It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings

We need a series of hearings to hear from those who are “in the trenches” fighting poverty.

Jul 31, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head

In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head

Treating the choice of the next Federal Reserve chair as an election campaign will bring citizens into the debate and raise vital issues.

Jul 30, 2013 / John Nichols

The Naïveté We Need: Notes on a Climate Action

The Naïveté We Need: Notes on a Climate Action The Naïveté We Need: Notes on a Climate Action

At Sunday’s march on the Brayton Point coal plant in Massachusetts, I was reminded of what it takes for a movement to win.

Jul 30, 2013 / Wen Stephenson

Sexual Harassment Is Not a Disease, But It Surely Is an Epidemic

Sexual Harassment Is Not a Disease, But It Surely Is an Epidemic Sexual Harassment Is Not a Disease, But It Surely Is an Epidemic

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s seeking medical help for allegations of sexual harassment redirects our attention away from the real psychological and social harm that his victi...

Jul 30, 2013 / Salamishah Tillet

Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers

Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers

Appointing Summers to head the Federal Reserve would only rub salt in the wounds of the disappearing middle class.

Jul 30, 2013 / Robert Scheer

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