Politics

Romney, Not Finding Donor Support, Decides Not to Run Romney, Not Finding Donor Support, Decides Not to Run

Unlimited donations make The role of fat cats truly stunning. They don’t just sway who’ll win the race. It’s up to them to pick who’s running.

Feb 4, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors

The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors

The mission isn't “over”… it’s just been reassigned.

Feb 4, 2015 / Tim Shorrock

Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust?

Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust? Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust?

Why sending weapons to Ukraine is a reckless idea.

Feb 4, 2015 / James Carden

Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan

Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan

Ashton Carter will tell the Senate Wednesday he would recommend more troops if conditions “degrade.”

Feb 4, 2015 / George Zornick

Fortune’s Son

Fortune’s Son Fortune’s Son

Why the line from Barry Goldwater to Ted Cruz runs over Nelson Rockefeller.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Michael O’Donnell

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

As the FCC prepares to defend a free and open Internet, it’s vital to keep the pressure on.

Feb 3, 2015 / John Nichols

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Should we give him a second chance? Yes—with skepticism and with hope.

Feb 3, 2015 / Stephen Gillers

Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy?

Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy? Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy?

GOP megadonor Paul Singer and Hillary Clinton booster Richard Perry have more in common than you’d think.

Feb 3, 2015 / Eli Clifton

The GOP’s Embrace of Anti-Vaxxers Reveals the Craziness Gap in American Politics

The GOP’s Embrace of Anti-Vaxxers Reveals the Craziness Gap in American Politics The GOP’s Embrace of Anti-Vaxxers Reveals the Craziness Gap in American Politics

A minimally responsible Republican Party would not pander to this sort of thing. But that, of course, is not what we have.

Feb 3, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece

Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece

Syriza’s election in Greece represents an opportunity for the rest of Europe to turn away from brutal austerity—but will they take it?

Feb 3, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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