Politics

The Case Against Fast Track

The Case Against Fast Track The Case Against Fast Track

From weak enforcement to a blank check for President Cruz, why Democrats are rebelling against trade promotion authority.

Jun 11, 2015 / George Zornick

NYC rent regulation protest

How to Dump Tenants and Make a Fortune How to Dump Tenants and Make a Fortune

The chaotic, abusive process through which New York City landlords turn affordable housing into luxury apartments.

Jun 11, 2015 / Feature / DW Gibson

Kris Kobach

A Voter-Fraud Witch Hunt in Kansas A Voter-Fraud Witch Hunt in Kansas

The leading crusader behind the myth of voter fraud now has the power to prosecute bogus fraud cases.

Jun 11, 2015 / Ari Berman

Why the TPP Is a Terrible Deal for Most Americans

Why the TPP Is a Terrible Deal for Most Americans Why the TPP Is a Terrible Deal for Most Americans

Trade agreements boost economic growth, while destroying lives and livelihoods.

Jun 11, 2015 / Rep. John Conyers

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

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