ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime
The conservative group ALEC, now in the news, also played a role in Nelson Mandela's struggles.
Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs
Third Way's fundraising consultant's biggest client is a group devoted to defeating Third Way Democrats.
House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension
The movement comes off the heels of Obama's critical speech yesterday on the economy.
Dec 5, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
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
GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party
The Democratic think tank Third Way relies on money from corporate interests, lobbyists and Republican donors.
Can Jeh Johson Fix the Department of Homeland Security? Can Jeh Johson Fix the Department of Homeland Security?
The incoming DHS chief represents a narrative shift for the agency away from immigration enforcement.
Dec 2, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg
Farewell, Filibuster Farewell, Filibuster
There’s more work to be done, but this was a big win for democracy.
Nov 26, 2013 / Editorial / The Editors
Senator Susan Collins Is the Barrier to Transparency, Accountability on Drones Senator Susan Collins Is the Barrier to Transparency, Accountability on Drones
Citizens and a challenger pressure a Maine senator to abandon opposition to a bill that would require reports on civilian casulaties.
Nov 25, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
A Progressive Victory on the Filibuster A Progressive Victory on the Filibuster
Make no mistake—filibuster reform is good not just for governance but for progressive policy.
Nov 21, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America
As the disparity between rich and poor has grown, so have gaps in life expectancy between counties, towns, and even neighborhoods.
Nov 20, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter