If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike? If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?
The Obama administration claims it doesn't need congressional authorization to strike Syria. So what’s the point of asking Congress to vote?
Sep 4, 2013 / Zoƫ Carpenter
Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism
The leading candidate for New York City mayor shows the way forward for Democrats.
Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
Queers for Quinn? Queers for Quinn?
Supporters of mayoral candidate Christine Quinn trumpet the historic nature of her candidacy, but her record is nothing to be proud of.
Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Richard Kim
From the Sunbelt to Capitol Hill, Students Mass for Racial Justice From the Sunbelt to Capitol Hill, Students Mass for Racial Justice
To commemorate the March on Washington, students sat-in, died-in and boycotted school.
Sep 4, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’ ‘Nobody Wants This Except the Military-Industrial Complex’
Polls show widespread opposition to a Syria strike, especially among voters who lean Democratic. And the opposition appears to be growing.
Sep 4, 2013 / John Nichols
Delusional Thinking in the Age of the Single Superpower Delusional Thinking in the Age of the Single Superpower
And then there was one.
Sep 3, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike
But maybe a Facebook post would be just as good. And result in fewer casualties.
Sep 3, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition
While millions of Americans lose their public services, some officials feel confident the US can handle funding another expensive military operation abroad.
Sep 3, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote
Obama’s choice delays military intervention and opens way for debate on whether strikes are justified.
Aug 31, 2013 / John Nichols
Victory for Homeless Vets in LA Victory for Homeless Vets in LA
A federal court rules that Veterans Affairs can’t lease land for rent-a-car lot, hotel laundry and film studio storage.
Aug 30, 2013 / Jon Wiener