Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal Caught in Iranian Power Struggle? Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal Caught in Iranian Power Struggle?
Despite President Ahmadinejad's claim that the hikers will be freed shortly, the Iranian judiciary is balking.
Sep 14, 2011 / Richard Kim
Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s ‘Rigged for Big Corporations’ Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s ‘Rigged for Big Corporations’
The consumer advocate's pitch-perfect populist message is exactly what Democrats need to say—and hear—in 2012.
Sep 14, 2011 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s “Rigged for Big Corporations” Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s “Rigged for Big Corporations”
The consumer advocate's pitch-perfect populist message is exactly what Democrats need to say -- and hear -- in 2012.
Sep 14, 2011 / John Nichols
The Pointless Republican Victory in New York’s 9th The Pointless Republican Victory in New York’s 9th
Pundits see the race as a bad omen for Obama, but Democrat David Weprin’s loss may well have turned on Israel politics.
Sep 14, 2011 / Ben Adler
CBO to Super-Committee: Increase the Deficit! CBO to Super-Committee: Increase the Deficit!
The head of the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office had some intriguing advice for the “super-committee” on deficit reduction.
Sep 13, 2011 / George Zornick
How to Help Troy Davis How to Help Troy Davis
Even with just two weeks left, the fight to save Davis' life is winnable.
Sep 13, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Say Hello to the Highest Poverty Rate in 17 Years Say Hello to the Highest Poverty Rate in 17 Years
The Republican plan for greater austerity—large spending cuts on all levels of government—would only exacerbate the pain suffered by lower-income families.
Sep 13, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Eric Schneiderman: A Gutsy Fighter for Mortgage Relief Eric Schneiderman: A Gutsy Fighter for Mortgage Relief
The New York Attorney General is refusing an unfair settlement for homeowners and pushing for a full investigation of bank misconduct.
Sep 13, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Iran Set to Free Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal Iran Set to Free Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal
President Ahmadinejad tells NBC that he’ll pardon the hikers, freeing them in two days. I’m cautiously optimistic.
Sep 13, 2011 / Richard Kim
Perry and Huntsman Agree: Get US Out of Afghanistan Perry and Huntsman Agree: Get US Out of Afghanistan
At last night's debate, the candidates agreed with Ron Paul that the United States needs to focus on needs at home.
Sep 13, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss