Politics

If Democrats Want to Win in 2014, They’ll Need a Real Economic Agenda

If Democrats Want to Win in 2014, They’ll Need a Real Economic Agenda If Democrats Want to Win in 2014, They’ll Need a Real Economic Agenda

A higher minimum wage, better jobs, universal pre-K are the issues that will bring out core voters for the midterms.

Mar 17, 2014 / Press Room

Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Join The Nation and Daily Kos in calling on Congress to launch an independent investigation into government spying.

Mar 17, 2014 / NationAction

Before He Goes Off Again, Paul Ryan Might Want to Study His Irish History

Before He Goes Off Again, Paul Ryan Might Want to Study His Irish History Before He Goes Off Again, Paul Ryan Might Want to Study His Irish History

House Budget Chair gets some scholarly encouragement to consider the past before blaming today's poor for their circumstance.

Mar 17, 2014 / John Nichols

Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back?

Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back? Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back?

It looks like New Jersey is losing patience with its troubled governor.

Mar 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy

Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy

The British parliamentarian, who has died at age 88, was one of history’s great champions of giving power to the people.

Mar 14, 2014 / John Nichols

Mayor de Blasio’s Message Problem

Mayor de Blasio’s Message Problem Mayor de Blasio’s Message Problem

De Blasio has a message problem, but who’s to blame? The mayor? The media? Neither?

Mar 14, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Scott Walker, 2016 Hopeful, Fights for His Life in 2014

Scott Walker, 2016 Hopeful, Fights for His Life in 2014 Scott Walker, 2016 Hopeful, Fights for His Life in 2014

A Tea Party darling with strong ties to the GOP establishment finds himself tied in his re-election bid.

Mar 14, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Were Charter Teachers and Students Pressured to Rally for Charter Schools in Albany?

Were Charter Teachers and Students Pressured to Rally for Charter Schools in Albany? Were Charter Teachers and Students Pressured to Rally for Charter Schools in Albany?

Several employees at Eva Moskowitz’s charter network expressed discomfort with a March 4 political rally in Albany.

Mar 14, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

Could Paul Ryan's inflammatory remarks about race and poverty spark a meaningful discussion in Congress?

Mar 13, 2014 / George Zornick

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”

Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols

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