Government

I Voted To Impeach Richard Nixon: Here’s What Watergate Means Today

I Voted To Impeach Richard Nixon: Here’s What Watergate Means Today I Voted To Impeach Richard Nixon: Here’s What Watergate Means Today

Neither Congress nor the courts have taken the exam­ple to heart and stood firmly against presidential crimes or serious misconduct.

Aug 7, 2014 / Elizabeth Holtzman

Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal?

Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal? Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal?

Vitter’s report claims that environmental and public health foundations are responsible for spreading “bogus propaganda.”

Aug 6, 2014 / Lee Fang

Forty Years Later, Our ‘Long National Nightmare’ Is Far From Over

Forty Years Later, Our ‘Long National Nightmare’ Is Far From Over Forty Years Later, Our ‘Long National Nightmare’ Is Far From Over

Watergate itself is “smoking gun” proof of that old axiom about the corruption of power.

Aug 5, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner

Why Does the United States Have 17 Different Intelligence Agencies?

Why Does the United States Have 17 Different Intelligence Agencies? Why Does the United States Have 17 Different Intelligence Agencies?

We have built over thirty building complexes for top-secret intelligence work since 2001—and our security state just keeps growing. 

Aug 4, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Why Waiting Your Turn in Line Doesn’t Make Sense for Desperate Immigrant Families

Why Waiting Your Turn in Line Doesn’t Make Sense for Desperate Immigrant Families Why Waiting Your Turn in Line Doesn’t Make Sense for Desperate Immigrant Families

This magical, invisible line encapsulates an enduring myth of immigration policy—the idea that if you play by the rules and make an honest case for yourself and your patience...

Aug 4, 2014 / Michelle Chen

With Confirmation of CIA Spying on the Senate, It Is Time for Serious Oversight

With Confirmation of CIA Spying on the Senate, It Is Time for Serious Oversight With Confirmation of CIA Spying on the Senate, It Is Time for Serious Oversight

“The CIA’s misconduct threatens the institution of the Senate and its role in ensuring the proper oversight of our government,” Senator Leahy says.

Aug 1, 2014 / John Nichols

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

The Department of Justice finally takes notice.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Why we shouldn’t listen to the neocons on Iran. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Ali Gharib

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

The Roberts court has expanded First Amendment protections to such an extent that strikes, pickets, and boycotts should be protected as free speech.

Jul 18, 2014 / Moshe Z. Marvit

Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’

Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’ Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’

As deceptive right-wing attacks on Social Security continue, some Democrats have gone on the offensive—seeking to expand rather than cut the vital program.

Jul 17, 2014 / William Greider

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