Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin
In an emergency ruling, the Supreme Court puts "the rule of law ahead of the Scott Walker’s political gamesmanship.”
Oct 10, 2014 / John Nichols
Guess Who’s Holding Up Ebola Aid? Guess Who’s Holding Up Ebola Aid?
A Republican Senator criticized Obama’s plan because it “focuses on Africa.”
Oct 9, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
The Elephant in the Room With Leon Panetta The Elephant in the Room With Leon Panetta
The former defense secretary has close ties to Hillary’s shadow campaign, and his criticisms are awfully convenient for her.
Oct 9, 2014 / George Zornick
The Supreme Court Approves the Country’s Worst Voting Restrictions in North Carolina The Supreme Court Approves the Country’s Worst Voting Restrictions in North Carolina
The country’s worst voter suppression law is now in effect for the midterms.
Oct 9, 2014 / Ari Berman
Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers
Yes, they’re the “premier princes of dark money,” but the governor’s cool with that.
Oct 8, 2014 / John Nichols
The Government War Against Reporter James Risen The Government War Against Reporter James Risen
The vendetta against him and whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling reflects an antidemocratic goal: the uninformed consent of the governed.
Oct 8, 2014 / Feature / Norman Solomon and Marcy Wheeler
Is Pittsburgh Really Green—or Is It Just Outsourcing Its Pollution? Is Pittsburgh Really Green—or Is It Just Outsourcing Its Pollution?
How Pittsburgh’s greenhouse gases became Guangzhou’s problem.
Oct 8, 2014 / Mark Schapiro
A Summary of the Realignment of Public Opinion Concerning the Agency Responsible for the Protection of the President and His Family A Summary of the Realignment of Public Opinion Concerning the Agency Responsible for the Protection of the President and His Family
The Secret Service Now makes us nervous.
Oct 8, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
‘Welfare-to-Work’ Has Failed, So New York City Is Trying Something New ‘Welfare-to-Work’ Has Failed, So New York City Is Trying Something New
Human Resources Administration announces changes to a system long critiqued by advocates.
Oct 8, 2014 / Michelle Chen
This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education
Outrage over deep budget cutbacks in key states is hurting the GOP.
Oct 8, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter