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Vote Working Families Party to Pressure Andrew Cuomo Vote Working Families Party to Pressure Andrew Cuomo

In New York State, the best way to end corruption, reform politics and counter inequality is to keep the WFP strong.

Oct 29, 2014 / The Editors

The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact

The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact

Progressives have forgotten that taxes do more than just raise money.

Oct 29, 2014 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert

Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’ Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’

                                        —Headline, The New York Times

Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School?

When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School? When Did Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo Go to Medical School?

Republicans may not be stupid, but they are shameless—and they know how to exploit the Ebola "threat."

Oct 29, 2014 / William Greider

Justice for Edward Snowden

Justice for Edward Snowden Justice for Edward Snowden

Obama should offer clemency to Snowden for revealing the alarming truth to the American people.

Oct 29, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the surveillance state, the American political system and the price he’s paid for his understanding of patriotism.

Oct 28, 2014 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady

The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady

Anti-abortion groups are using fear, misinformation and possibly even illegal meddling at the polls to push a constitutional amendment that would open the door to restrictive legis...

Oct 28, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf?

Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf? Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf?

With campaign-finance rules collapsing, a billionaire moves last-minute money to Wisconsin Republicans.

Oct 28, 2014 / John Nichols

Other Dangerous Epidemics in America

Other Dangerous Epidemics in America Other Dangerous Epidemics in America

Ebola ain't the half of it. 

Oct 27, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

‘We’re Turning Our Back on the Most Important Civil Rights Law That’s Ever Been Passed’

‘We’re Turning Our Back on the Most Important Civil Rights Law That’s Ever Been Passed’ ‘We’re Turning Our Back on the Most Important Civil Rights Law That’s Ever Been Passed’

Watch Ari Berman speak to Bill Moyers about the restrictive voter ID law in Texas.

Oct 27, 2014 / Ari Berman

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