Politics

A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy

A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy

The Supreme Court may want more money in politics, but the American people do not. Wisconsin towns, villages and cities overwhelmingly back a call to amend big money out of politic...

Apr 3, 2014 / John Nichols

Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route

Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route

The mayor wants to break down some of the barriers that distance power from people. Good call.

Apr 3, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones

Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones Lawmakers Ask Obama for a Tally of People Killed by Drones

A bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday asks the administration to make a clearer distinction between combatants and civilians.

Apr 2, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

The McCutcheon Decision Is Disastrous—Here’s How You Can Fight Back

The McCutcheon Decision Is Disastrous—Here’s How You Can Fight Back The McCutcheon Decision Is Disastrous—Here’s How You Can Fight Back

Join the growing movement in support of a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United and ending the ever-growing influx of big money into our politics.

Apr 2, 2014 / NationAction

Federal Bill Calls on Universities to Enact Anti-Harassment Policies

Federal Bill Calls on Universities to Enact Anti-Harassment Policies Federal Bill Calls on Universities to Enact Anti-Harassment Policies

A new bill in Congress calls on universities to pro-actively address harassment, or risk losing federal funds.

Apr 2, 2014 / StudentNation / Matthew Lloyd-Thomas, Wesley Yiin, and StudentNation

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

And it increases the chances that you'll be on the hook for another bailout.

Apr 2, 2014 / George Zornick

Finally Finally

Kelly and Stepien became personally involved, although, by early August 2013, their personal relationship had cooled, apparently at Stepien’s choice.                                          —From the Bridgegate report by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher We know now why those access lanes were closed. Yes, those of us who had no notion’ll Be pleased that Christie’s lawyers solved the case: A jilted female got emotional.

Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Rise of the Progressive City

The Rise of the Progressive City The Rise of the Progressive City

With liberal hopes dashed in Washington, political energy is gathering in cities, where social change is actually possible.

Apr 2, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg

Will Phony Populists Hijack the Fight Against Inequality?

Will Phony Populists Hijack the Fight Against Inequality? Will Phony Populists Hijack the Fight Against Inequality?

These days everyone wants to ‘create opportunity,’ but few want a class war.

Apr 2, 2014 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter

With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy

With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy

By striking down limits on aggregate campaign donations, the Supreme Court just supercharged the influence and reach of wealthy campaign donors.

Apr 2, 2014 / John Nichols

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