The Breakdown: Does the DREAM Act Have a Future? The Breakdown: Does the DREAM Act Have a Future?
In the face of massive GOP opposition, what are some possible ways forward for politicians, voters and activists working for humane immigration reform?
Sep 24, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Checking Corporate Power in Washington and Wall Street Checking Corporate Power in Washington and Wall Street
Yesterday brought a mixed bag of news for reformers on Capitol Hill.
Sep 24, 2010 / Ari Berman
The Collapsing of the Commonwealth Games The Collapsing of the Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi are on the verge of a historically unprecedented complete and utter implosion.
Sep 24, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Is the Drug War a Class War? Is the Drug War a Class War?
The war on drugs. We keep calling it that, it seems, because we like wars on abstract concepts.
Sep 23, 2010 / Laura Flanders
People With Problems People With Problems
Music, the mail, and the personal and political of gays in the military.
Sep 23, 2010 / Eric Alterman
On Christine O’Donnell, the Republican/Tea Party Candidate for Senator From Delaware On Christine O’Donnell, the Republican/Tea Party Candidate for Senator From Delaware
We have some questions.
Sep 23, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Judge Postpones Ruling on Use of Informants in Sanchez Case Judge Postpones Ruling on Use of Informants in Sanchez Case
A federal judge last week abruptly postponed ruling on whether it was proper for prosecutors seeking wiretap permission to conceal their use of top members of the Mara Salvatruch...
Sep 23, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Russ Feingold, the Senate’s True Maverick Russ Feingold, the Senate’s True Maverick
He's now in the fight of his life.
Sep 23, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols
Alan Grayson: The Counter-Puncher Alan Grayson: The Counter-Puncher
In a test case for Democrats, the fiery Florida populist takes on a stiff challenge from the right.
Sep 23, 2010 / Feature / Mark I. Pinsky
Grading ‘Waiting for Superman’ Grading ‘Waiting for Superman’
The celebrated film tells a familiar story about unions and schools—but misses what's new.
Sep 23, 2010 / Feature / Dana Goldstein