Government

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years

The Nation has kept an eye on the intelligence community every step of the way.

Jun 15, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War

The amendment to the Defense Authorization Act urges robust negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement.

Jun 14, 2013 / Tom Hayden

This Week in Poverty: Congress Turns Its Back on Rural America

This Week in Poverty: Congress Turns Its Back on Rural America This Week in Poverty: Congress Turns Its Back on Rural America

The closing of a Head Start center in Neodesha, Kansas shows what sequester cuts mean to rural America.

Jun 14, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights

Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights

With his proposal to jail Glenn Greenwald, the New York Republican recalls an ugly tradition of attacking freedom of the press.

Jun 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options

Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options

For many students, college is synonymous with debt and financial stress—and it shouldn’t have to be.

Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Alina Butareva and StudentNation

The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem

The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem

The issue of student debt is not just a young person’s problem—it’s everyone’s problem.

Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Robert Applebaum and StudentNation

The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week

The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week

A little-known chokepoint for federal regulations is getting a new chief—and he has questions to answer.

Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate

Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate

Data drive a money-and-media election complex that is rapidly turning American democracy into an American Dollarocracy, where election campaigns are long on technical savvy but sho...

Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

The Sword Drops on Food Stamps

The Sword Drops on Food Stamps The Sword Drops on Food Stamps

The Senate passed a bill that cuts benefits for low-income Americans and will cost over 56,000 jobs. 

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina

The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina

Art Pope and his cash are responsible for the state’s recent rise in repressive politics.

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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