The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency
Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on the Bergdahl scandal.
Jun 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases? Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases?
With friends like this, who needs Republicans.
Jun 11, 2014 / Sam Adler-Bell
Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go? Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go?
The retail giant acknowledges that a “thorough review” is under way and vows “appropriate action” if violations are discovered.
Jun 11, 2014 / Spencer Woodman
The Iraq-Syria Civil War Challenges Both the US and Iran The Iraq-Syria Civil War Challenges Both the US and Iran
Washington and Tehran could be allies, and Saudi Arabia could help seal the deal.
Jun 11, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption
“All of the investment banks, up in New York and DC, they should have gone to jail.”
Jun 11, 2014 / Lee Fang
Does Feminism Have a Class Problem? Does Feminism Have a Class Problem?
Whatever you think of Sheryl Sandberg, her book Lean In achieved one very important objective: it exposed the deep class divide within American feminism.
Jun 11, 2014 / Kathleen Geier and Curve Contributors
Eric Cantor’s Defeat Is Bad News for the Voting Rights Act Eric Cantor’s Defeat Is Bad News for the Voting Rights Act
Conservatives attacked Cantor for indicating a willingness to support a new fix for the VRA
Jun 11, 2014 / Ari Berman
Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism
The Republican who pulled off 2014’s biggest upset is very conservative—and very critical of big corporations.
Jun 11, 2014 / John Nichols
Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged
Eric Cantor made one step towards reform— and was punished for it Tuesday night.
Jun 11, 2014 / George Zornick
Two Points of View From Today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing Two Points of View From Today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing
Today in Washington, Representative Meeks makes a level-headed case for multilateral diplomacy with Iran, while Representative Vargas fears an iranian attack on Los Angeles.
Jun 10, 2014 / Eli Clifton