Politics

Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States

Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States

States passed fifty-three laws restricting abortion last year, but midterm elections give pro-choice activists an opportunity to flip the trend. 

Jan 14, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It

The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It

A court has struck down net neutrality protections. But the commission has the authority to undo the damage.

Jan 14, 2014 / John Nichols

Christie: A Bully’s Bully

Christie: A Bully’s Bully Christie: A Bully’s Bully

Oh, how we love those Republican “straight-shooters.”

Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Fort Lee Jam Fort Lee Jam

Chris Christie insists he knew nothing at all Re jams at the bridge lanes. Well, maybe. But, now, those commuters are smiling. They say, “So who’s in a bigger jam, baby?”

Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Why Republicans Protect the ‘Honor’ of Offensive Team Names

Why Republicans Protect the ‘Honor’ of Offensive Team Names Why Republicans Protect the ‘Honor’ of Offensive Team Names

Conservatives have a convenient belief that when it comes to racism, it’s all about intent. 

Jan 14, 2014 / Jeremiah Goulka

De Blasio’s Plan to Tax the Rich: Not ‘Dead on Arrival’ After All

De Blasio’s Plan to Tax the Rich: Not ‘Dead on Arrival’ After All De Blasio’s Plan to Tax the Rich: Not ‘Dead on Arrival’ After All

Here it is fourteen days into the Bill de Blasio mayoralty, and we’re still talking about a tax plan that was supposedly “dead on arrival” even before the Democra...

Jan 14, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

George Miller: The Congressman Who Refused to Accept Inequality

George Miller: The Congressman Who Refused to Accept Inequality George Miller: The Congressman Who Refused to Accept Inequality

California Democrat who is retiring after forty years has been as steadfast as Ted Kennedy on fighting for a just society.

Jan 13, 2014 / John Nichols

Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain?

Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain? Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain?

Less than a week after the “Bridgegate” scandal exploded, federal officials are now probing Chris Christie’s use of funds allocated for Sandy relief.

Jan 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Fifteen Millennial Movements to Watch This Spring

Fifteen Millennial Movements to Watch This Spring Fifteen Millennial Movements to Watch This Spring

From the Deep South to Wisconsin, a sampling of student and youth organizing that’s taking off.

Jan 13, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

Official implementation of the interim accord with Iran begins next week, but Senate hawks are pushing for sanctions that would derail negotiations.

Jan 13, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

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