Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians? Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians?
Obama is right to address concerns about intelligence gathering. But that's not enough to restore privacy protection.
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked
Revelations about how his aides and allies played retribution politics reinforce concerns about the Republican governor's presidential prospects.
Jan 8, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold
Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?
Jan 3, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter
An agenda of constitutional amendments, structural changes and referendum votes for raises and rights.
Jan 1, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity
The mayor-elect is getting pressure to include more blacks and Latinos among his appointments.
Dec 30, 2013 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Obama Is Trying to Fix Inequality by Hiring the Same Hacks Who Caused It Obama Is Trying to Fix Inequality by Hiring the Same Hacks Who Caused It
John Podesta is just the latest to make use of the White House’s revolving door for lobbyists.
Dec 17, 2013 / Robert Scheer
North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed
A challenge to North Carolina’s sweeping new voting restrictions will be heard in court next summer.
Dec 12, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman
Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’ Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’
In a speech Wednesday, the President said economic inequality will be "the defining challenge" of his remaining time in office.
Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts
The Ohio legislature is once again passing new restrictions to make it harder to vote.
Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman