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IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched

IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched

The new rules proposed for 501(c)(4) issue groups may miss the mark. 

Jan 10, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

Why We Need a New War on Poverty

Why We Need a New War on Poverty Why We Need a New War on Poverty

The deepening crisis today demands an effort as ambitious as the one launched fifty years ago this week.

Jan 8, 2014 / Sasha Abramsky

Marco Rubio’s Plan to End Poverty Is a Joke

Marco Rubio’s Plan to End Poverty Is a Joke Marco Rubio’s Plan to End Poverty Is a Joke

According to the Republican senator, what we really need is a fuller embrace of “the American free enterprise system.”

Jan 8, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Warren, Coburn Push for Increased Transparency on Settlements

Warren, Coburn Push for Increased Transparency on Settlements Warren, Coburn Push for Increased Transparency on Settlements

A new bill would force federal agencies to be honest about how much they’re really making corporations pay.

Jan 8, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Eighty-Six Percent of Americans Think the Government Should Fight Poverty

Eighty-Six Percent of Americans Think the Government Should Fight Poverty Eighty-Six Percent of Americans Think the Government Should Fight Poverty

So why doesn’t Congress?

Jan 7, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Moral Mondays Come to Georgia

Moral Mondays Come to Georgia Moral Mondays Come to Georgia

The Moral Monday protests that began in North Carolina in response to right-wing policies are spreading to Georgia.

Jan 6, 2014 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

This key congressman would offset restoring benefit cuts for veterans by undermining the USPS, a top employer of vets.

Jan 4, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

The accord is moving forward, but the Menendez-Kirk bill could wreck everything.

Jan 3, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth

The New York Times demolishes conspiracy theories with plain, old-fashioned good reporting.

Jan 2, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity

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

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