Gun Control and Congress Gun Control and Congress
Democrats introduced a gun control bill on the first day of the new Congress. But can they overcome the NRA?
Jan 2, 2013 / George Zornick
Noted Noted
John Nichols on our unelected senators, Robert Dreyfuss on the Newtowns in Afghanistan, Natasja Sheriff on suicides in Tibet, Preston L. Schiller on Jane Holtz Kay
Jan 2, 2013 / Various Contributors
Blocking VAWA, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women Blocking VAWA, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women
Refusing to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, Republicans are leaving rape victims with few options.
Jan 2, 2013 / Erika Eichelberger
Obama’s Federal Judiciary Failures Obama’s Federal Judiciary Failures
Republicans have been blocking Obama's nominations—but the president’s refusal to fight back is part of the problem.
Jan 2, 2013 / Herman Schwartz
Newtown: It Doesn’t Have to Happen Again Newtown: It Doesn’t Have to Happen Again
We have the ability to prevent another mass shooting. But do we have the will?
Dec 19, 2012 / The Editors
Roots of a Rampage Roots of a Rampage
It's still unclear what motivated the Newtown shooter, but the small towns where such deadly outbursts tend to occur have some things in common.
Dec 19, 2012 / Katherine S. Newman
Noted Noted
Lee Fang on the NRA’s real mission, Allison Kilkenny on Occupy the NRA, John Nichols on ALEC and guns, the editors on Josh Eidelson's Sidney Award
Dec 19, 2012 / Various Contributors
Will Congress Rein In Illegal Spying? Will Congress Rein In Illegal Spying?
When The New York Times first revealed the NSA was wiretapping Americans without a warrant in 2005, it was a scandal. But the government continues to spy with impunity—and wh...
Dec 19, 2012 / Marcy Wheeler
It’s Time to Fix the Filibuster! It’s Time to Fix the Filibuster!
Senate Dems should restore the practice to its proper function: as a tool for public dissent, rather than unchecked, covert obstruction.
Dec 5, 2012 / The Editors
Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them? Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them?
Latinos—along with other minorities and youth—are the strongest supporters of action against climate change. It’s time mainstream enviros got the message.
Dec 5, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard