Politics

The Senate Judiciary Committee Just Backed an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

The Senate Judiciary Committee Just Backed an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ The Senate Judiciary Committee Just Backed an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

Grassroots movement forces Washington to get serious about real reform of a broken campaign-finance system.

Jul 10, 2014 / John Nichols

The GOP’s Completely Incoherent Stance on the Border Crisis

The GOP’s Completely Incoherent Stance on the Border Crisis The GOP’s Completely Incoherent Stance on the Border Crisis

Now that Obama has asked for nearly $4 billion to help kick the kids out more quickly, Republicans don’t want to pony up the money.

Jul 10, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns

Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns

Sort of like what President Bush and Condi Rice did in January 2009

Jul 10, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

This Is What Happens When the Security State and Anti-Muslim Paranoia Collide

This Is What Happens When the Security State and Anti-Muslim Paranoia Collide This Is What Happens When the Security State and Anti-Muslim Paranoia Collide

A new report reveals that the NSA spied on five prominent American Muslims.

Jul 9, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health

Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health

Lee Fang and Chris Hayes discuss the true motivation behind anti-pot campaigns. 

Jul 9, 2014 / Chris Hayes

The Hillary Clinton Juggernaut Courts Wall Street and Neocons

The Hillary Clinton Juggernaut Courts Wall Street and Neocons The Hillary Clinton Juggernaut Courts Wall Street and Neocons

Progressives face unpalatable choices in 2016.

Jul 9, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

How the US’s Foreign Policy Created an Immigrant Refugee Crisis on Its Own Southern Border

How the US’s Foreign Policy Created an Immigrant Refugee Crisis on Its Own Southern Border How the US’s Foreign Policy Created an Immigrant Refugee Crisis on Its Own Southern Border

President Obama is showing little concern for international law, and none at all for Washington’s historic responsibility in Central America.

Jul 9, 2014 / James North

What Does the Democratic Party Actually Believe?

What Does the Democratic Party Actually Believe? What Does the Democratic Party Actually Believe?

Does the Democratic party’s soul lie with Hilliary Clinton, moderation and Wall Street—or somewhere else?

Jul 9, 2014 / William Greider

How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class

How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class

While Obama has begun to act on what the country needs, Republican obstruction refuses to pass bills and solve problems.

Jul 9, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’? What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

Senate Democrats fight the ruling that allows corporate executives to make healthcare decisions for female employees.

Jul 9, 2014 / George Zornick

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