Government

Jeb Bush speaks as Marco Rubio looks on during the October 28 Republican presidential debate.

Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye

After last night’s sorry performance, expect more calls for Bush to exit the race.

Oct 29, 2015 / Joan Walsh

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

His supporters are, as yet, anything but socialist zealots—and that’s gonna be a problem.

Oct 29, 2015 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Paul Ryan

Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up. Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up.

Fawning portrayals of the new House speaker insist he’s the Republicans’ savior. He’s not.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

US Capitol

The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be. The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be.

From drone strikes to Exxon’s climate coverup—Congress has no shortage of worthy subjects to investigate.

Oct 29, 2015 / Editorial / The Editors

October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression

October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression

“Obviously the market must have been extremely vulnerable to offer so little resistance.”

Oct 29, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

CNBC GOP debate

A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point

It was an empty night of whining about the media, petty squabbling, and lost opportunities for the Republicans who would be president.

Oct 29, 2015 / John Nichols

Netanyahu

Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu? Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu?

The Israeli prime minister has spent the last few years trying to sabotage the Obama administration’s foreign policy. So what’s with the invite?

Oct 28, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Kasich

Please, John Kasich, Make This Debate Matter by Calling Out Trump and Carson Please, John Kasich, Make This Debate Matter by Calling Out Trump and Carson

The Ohio governor should answer his fellow contenders by saying, “You ever heard of anything so crazy?”

Oct 28, 2015 / John Nichols

Criminal Justice–Reform Legislation Is Missing 1 Crucial Piece

Criminal Justice–Reform Legislation Is Missing 1 Crucial Piece Criminal Justice–Reform Legislation Is Missing 1 Crucial Piece

Failing to invest in civil legal aid is a recipe for ensuring that many people will end up behind bars again.

Oct 27, 2015 / Rebecca Vallas and Billy Corriher

Mountaintop removal

Big Coal Makes Its Move Against the EPA’s Power Plant Rule Big Coal Makes Its Move Against the EPA’s Power Plant Rule

The coal industry and its allies wasted no time initiating legal challenges against the regulations, which were published last week.

Oct 27, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

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