We’re the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Cheap Date We’re the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Cheap Date
Fossil fuel companies spend just a tiny fraction of their colossal profits on lobbying, and get that back by an order of magnitude in tax subsidies, but they still have Washington ...
Apr 22, 2014 / George Zornick
Why Kidnapping, Torture and Perjury Are No Longer Crimes in Washington Why Kidnapping, Torture and Perjury Are No Longer Crimes in Washington
Unlike the rest of us, members of our national security state exist in what might be called ‘post-legal’ America.
Apr 21, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
Christie Is Using Romney Ties to Kickstart His 2016 Bid Christie Is Using Romney Ties to Kickstart His 2016 Bid
If the New Jersey governor falters, Jeb Bush is waiting—but he has troubles of his own.
Apr 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Pope Francis: Government Has a Role in Addressing Inequality and Injustice Pope Francis: Government Has a Role in Addressing Inequality and Injustice
A new project by NETWORK, the Catholic social justice lobby, invites a reconsideration of a duty to the poor.
Apr 19, 2014 / John Nichols
With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate
A Kansas represented by the outgoing HHS secretary would tell Democrats to get over their timidity.
Apr 18, 2014 / John Nichols
Not One More: Can These Hunger Strikers Stop Obama’s Deportations? Not One More: Can These Hunger Strikers Stop Obama’s Deportations?
For families torn apart, Obama’s failure to reform deportation procedures is a matter of life and death.
Apr 17, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
2 Homeless People Needlessly Died During DC’s Cold Snap 2 Homeless People Needlessly Died During DC’s Cold Snap
“It’s what happens when you don’t spend money on affordable housing.”
Apr 17, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
How Wall Street Money Is Driving Out the Last Populist House Republican How Wall Street Money Is Driving Out the Last Populist House Republican
The GOP favorite to replace North Carolina senator Walter Jones is a longtime political consultant for the biggest predators on Wall Street.
Apr 17, 2014 / Lee Fang
Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016? Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016?
So far, no smoking gun. But there are now four separate investigations underway, with new leads to follow.
Apr 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running. The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running.
We end out First 100 Days blog with a look at what stands between the progressive mayor and the far-off finish line.
Apr 17, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy