Politics

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Conservative judges ruled to effectively gut the health law in twenty-seven states.

Jul 22, 2014 / George Zornick

Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity

Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity

Officials have temporarily suspended water shutoffs, and activists are working to create permanent protections for low-income families.

Jul 22, 2014 / John Nichols

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Why we shouldn’t listen to the neocons on Iran. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Ali Gharib

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War? How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

It isn't just a coincidence that the entire world seems to be at war at once. President Obama needs an army—of diplomats. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

The New Jersey governor is crossing his fingers and hoping that scandals at home don’t blow up in his face.

Jul 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Elizabeth Warren Offers Democrats More Than a 2016 Candidacy—She Offers a 2014 Agenda

Elizabeth Warren Offers Democrats More Than a 2016 Candidacy—She Offers a 2014 Agenda Elizabeth Warren Offers Democrats More Than a 2016 Candidacy—She Offers a 2014 Agenda

Warren’s Netroots Nation speech was populist, progressive and specific. The base cheered. Party leaders should listen.

Jul 19, 2014 / John Nichols

Do ‘Reform Conservatives’ Have Any Foreign Policy Ideas?

Do ‘Reform Conservatives’ Have Any Foreign Policy Ideas? Do ‘Reform Conservatives’ Have Any Foreign Policy Ideas?

So far, the answer is no, they don’t. Except their fallback position, the old neocon catechism.

Jul 18, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

The Roberts court has expanded First Amendment protections to such an extent that strikes, pickets, and boycotts should be protected as free speech.

Jul 18, 2014 / Moshe Z. Marvit

Standing Up to Disaster Capitalism in Detroit

Standing Up to Disaster Capitalism in Detroit Standing Up to Disaster Capitalism in Detroit

Unions, community and religious groups organize to prioritize the interests of working families over the interests of Wall Street bankers.

Jul 17, 2014 / John Nichols

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Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’? Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’?

The backers of the reformicons are mostly Wall Street and hedge fund types, naturally.

Jul 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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