Politics

Ari Berman: Can Moral Mondays Save North Carolina?

Ari Berman: Can Moral Mondays Save North Carolina? Ari Berman: Can Moral Mondays Save North Carolina?

The Nation’s Ari Berman joins Bill Moyers to discuss Moral Mondays and the sharp turn to the right in North Carolina state politics.

Jan 6, 2014 / Press Room

Senators From States With the Highest Unemployment Poised to Kill Unemployment Insurance Bill

Senators From States With the Highest Unemployment Poised to Kill Unemployment Insurance Bill Senators From States With the Highest Unemployment Poised to Kill Unemployment Insurance Bill

Killing a benefit extension may not hurt individual red-state senators, but it can damage party prospects. 

Jan 6, 2014 / George Zornick

Moral Mondays Come to Georgia

Moral Mondays Come to Georgia Moral Mondays Come to Georgia

The Moral Monday protests that began in North Carolina in response to right-wing policies are spreading to Georgia.

Jan 6, 2014 / Allison Kilkenny

NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa?

NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa? NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa?

The press defends a helpless city against the terror that is Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Jan 6, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

This key congressman would offset restoring benefit cuts for veterans by undermining the USPS, a top employer of vets.

Jan 4, 2014 / John Nichols

Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?

Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him? Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?

The new public advocate says she’ll “call out” anyone who stands in the way of progress. That includes the new mayor.

Jan 3, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?

Jan 3, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

The accord is moving forward, but the Menendez-Kirk bill could wreck everything.

Jan 3, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The New York Times demolishes conspiracy theories with plain, old-fashioned good reporting.

Jan 2, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014? Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014?

The Nation’s editor in chief tallies the signature political achievements of 2013.

Jan 2, 2014 / Press Room

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