Politics

100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality

100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality 100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality

The bad news? The forces of opposition may be just as strong as he is.

Apr 15, 2014 / Feature / Jarrett Murphy

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The Tax Breaks That Are Killing the Planet The Tax Breaks That Are Killing the Planet

In the face of a changing climate and a constrained domestic budget, the lunacy of fossil fuel subsidies is hard to overstate.

Apr 15, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue? Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Al Jazeera America.

Apr 15, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’

A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’ A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’

Why we still need a “Freedom Budget for All Americans.”

Apr 15, 2014 / John Nichols

Today on the Action McNews Network: The Disappearance of Democracy in the US

Today on the Action McNews Network: The Disappearance of Democracy in the US Today on the Action McNews Network: The Disappearance of Democracy in the US

It seems to have gone off the map entirely. 

Apr 15, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan

The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan

A young Occupy Wall Street activist ended up in the hospital after her arrest. So why is she the one being prosecuted for assault?

Apr 14, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment

The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment

But the Tea Party’s insurgents, already failing in 2014, aren’t likely to get traction in 2016.

Apr 14, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened?

Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened? Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened?

Democrats are embracing the cause of voting rights. Why aren't Republicans?

Apr 14, 2014 / Ari Berman

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

If the New Jersey governor can’t handle a comedian, how can he run the country?

Apr 12, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’

Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’ Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’

As right-wingers highlight GOP presidential prospects in New Hampshire, the independent senator draws a packed house and standing ovations for the progressive alternative.

Apr 11, 2014 / John Nichols

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