Could New Orleans Be the Labor Movement’s Next Frontier? Could New Orleans Be the Labor Movement’s Next Frontier?
The city runs on tourism—and thousands of non-union restaurant workers.
Jan 31, 2013 / Nona Willis Aronowitz
Ten Ridiculous Questions From Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation Hearing Ten Ridiculous Questions From Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation Hearing
We just witnessed one of the most absurd, embarrassing hearings in recent Washington memory.
Jan 31, 2013 / George Zornick
A Lonely Spot in a Lonely War A Lonely Spot in a Lonely War
Eric on Neil Young and Reed on Jake Tapper's Afghanistan book.
Jan 31, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Why Hagel So Frightens Neocons and Guardians of the Military-Industrial Complex Why Hagel So Frightens Neocons and Guardians of the Military-Industrial Complex
The former Republican senator has an independent streak that unsettles Republicans, and even some Democrats.
Jan 31, 2013 / John Nichols
The Hagel Hearings The Hagel Hearings
Today's confirmation hearings are the last best chance to debate the truth about a lost war and America's war-making future.
Jan 31, 2013 / Nick Turse
‘The Americans’: Soviet Spies on Cable TV ‘The Americans’: Soviet Spies on Cable TV
“Implausible” is too generous a word for this show.
Jan 31, 2013 / Jon Wiener
E-Mails Show Jeb Bush Foundation Lobbied For Businesses, Including One Tied To Bush E-Mails Show Jeb Bush Foundation Lobbied For Businesses, Including One Tied To Bush
Newly released e-mails show the former governor's foundation quietly promoted his corporate partners, including a company he's invested in.
Jan 31, 2013 / Lee Fang
Noted Noted
Judith Long on Jane Sharples, Allison Kilkenny on the fight for Philly’s schools
Jan 30, 2013 / Various Contributors
Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama
Awaiting a Keystone decision, environmentalists make a historic vow to engage in mass civil disobedience.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
The Election Reform Moment? The Election Reform Moment?
The good news is that things have gotten so bad, almost everyone agrees we need to make big changes.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols