GOP Congressman Explains Why He Wants to Defund a Health Program He Supports GOP Congressman Explains Why He Wants to Defund a Health Program He Supports
Congressman Mike Pompeo says he supports money for federal health centers, but opposes federal money for the same program if it comes from the Affordable Care Act.
Oct 15, 2013 / Lee Fang
The Right Is Still Setting the Terms of the Debate The Right Is Still Setting the Terms of the Debate
The Tea Party may be plummeting in public esteem, but it is taking government down with it.
Oct 15, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Fossil Fuel Euphoria Fossil Fuel Euphoria
A new elite consensus is forming around the strategic advantages of expanded oil and gas production.
Oct 15, 2013 / Michael T. Klare
Separate and Unequal Voting in Arizona and Kansas Separate and Unequal Voting in Arizona and Kansas
Two states want to create a two-tiered voting system reminiscent of the Jim Crow South.
Oct 15, 2013 / Ari Berman
Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You’re Rich? Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You’re Rich?
Thanks to the $14 billion commercial bail industry, we have two criminal justice systems: one for the rich and one for the rest of us.
Oct 15, 2013 / NationAction
Eric Schlosser and the Illusion of Nuclear Weapons Safety Eric Schlosser and the Illusion of Nuclear Weapons Safety
A new book explores the alarming threat of accidental nuclear detonations.
Oct 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Robert Jervis
Judge Who Framed Voter ID Laws As Constitutional Says He Got It Wrong Judge Who Framed Voter ID Laws As Constitutional Says He Got It Wrong
Posner admits error in sustaining "a law now widely regarded as a means of voter suppression rather than fraud prevention."
Oct 15, 2013 / John Nichols
The Cold War and the NYC Mayor’s Race The Cold War and the NYC Mayor’s Race
It's time for the media to meet the parents—Bill de Blasio's, that is.
Oct 14, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Bob Costas Spoke Out Against ‘Redskins,’ and It Was a Big Deal Bob Costas Spoke Out Against ‘Redskins,’ and It Was a Big Deal
Bob Costas spoke bravely against the racism in the Redskins name on the highest possible stage. He deserves our thanks and our support.
Oct 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Five Videos for Columbus Day Five Videos for Columbus Day
The Columbus Day holiday has always been controversial.
Oct 14, 2013 / Peter Rothberg