Politics

Edward Snowden

Amnesty for Edward Snowden Amnesty for Edward Snowden

His claims have been vindicated by the courts, Congress, and the US public. It’s time to bring him home.

Jun 11, 2015 / Martin Garbus

Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again?

Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again? Can Congress Stop the CIA From Torturing Again?

Senators John McCain and Dianne Feinstein have introduced a measure to prevent the CIA from evading the bans on torture that are already law. 

Jun 10, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15

Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15 Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15

This movement has made raising wages a big issue for 2016.

Jun 10, 2015 / John Nichols

Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion

Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion Women Are Being Arrested and Jailed for Self-Abortion

The anti-abortion movement claims that no one wants to see the law come down on women who end their pregnancies, but it’s already happening.

Jun 10, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough

The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough

The Corinthian strikers are asking for debt justice, not forgiveness.

Jun 10, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives?

Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives? Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives?

Clinton would do a great service to the country by offering Americans a more expansive view of what freedom requires, and what threatens it.

Jun 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge

Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge

Let’s stipulate that the Clintons haven’t ever done anything unethical. They have to make sure the public believes that, too.

Jun 9, 2015 / Stephen Gillers

Who Said It, Henry Kissinger or…?

Who Said It, Henry Kissinger or…? Who Said It, Henry Kissinger or…?

The former secretary of state continues to construct his own reality.

Jun 9, 2015 / Greg Grandin

The Obama Administration Is Expanding a Program to Fix Up Public Housing—Too Bad the Program Might Also Privatize It

The Obama Administration Is Expanding a Program to Fix Up Public Housing—Too Bad the Program Might Also Privatize It The Obama Administration Is Expanding a Program to Fix Up Public Housing—Too Bad the Program Might Also Privatize It

Is the Rental Assistance Development Program the best, flawed option for saving public housing—or a new attempt to dismantle it?

Jun 9, 2015 / Jake Blumgart

Rikers Island

‘Worse Than Forgetfulness’: Prison Escapes, Prison Suicides, Prison Conditions ‘Worse Than Forgetfulness’: Prison Escapes, Prison Suicides, Prison Conditions

Two stories in the news represent two very different forms of liberation from the same broken and oppressive system.

Jun 9, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues

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