Politics

A ‘Feminist Army’ Storms Texas

A ‘Feminist Army’ Storms Texas A ‘Feminist Army’ Storms Texas

By refusing to give up on a done deal, Texas feminists showed us what the future of pro-choice activism looks like.

Jul 2, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti

Chicago Rising!

Chicago Rising! Chicago Rising!

A resurgent protest culture fights back against Rahm Emanuel’s austerity agenda.

Jul 2, 2013 / Feature / Rick Perlstein

How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part II)

How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part II) How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part II)

When momentum gathered to reign in the national security state in 1976, the powers that be struck back with a distraction campaign that worked.

Jul 2, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Dictionary of the Global War on You

The Dictionary of the Global War on You The Dictionary of the Global War on You

Definitions for a new age

Jul 2, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Non-Union Federally Contracted Workers Will Stage Second Strike Today Non-Union Federally Contracted Workers Will Stage Second Strike Today

Today's strike is designed to pressure the president to use his executive authority to raise labor standards for federal contracting.

Jul 2, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt

Reporting from Cairo, Sharif Abdel Kouddous explains why Egyptians are protesting against the president they helped to elect only one year ago.

Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room

Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas

Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas

After Wendy Davis’s successful filibuster of SB5, the Texas legislature returns for a second attempt to restrict abortion and reproductive rights.

Jul 1, 2013 / Annie Shields

After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle

After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle

Two federal statutes may keep benefits from some elderly couples and and the spouses of gay veterans.

Jul 1, 2013 / Zoƫ Carpenter

Edward Snowden’s Long Flight

Edward Snowden’s Long Flight Edward Snowden’s Long Flight

What a whistleblower thinks a fellow whistleblower might have thought.

Jul 1, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

Wendy Davis for Governor?

Wendy Davis for Governor? Wendy Davis for Governor?

Why Texas Democrats should take this one seriously.

Jul 1, 2013 / John Nichols

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