Government

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor? Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Conservative versus “moderate” proxy wars will help determine the path of the House in coming years.

Jun 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy? Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Eric Cantor’s fall might mean a change for the House GOP's foreign policies.

Jun 11, 2014 / Ali Gharib

Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption

Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption

“All of the investment banks, up in New York and DC, they should have gone to jail.”

Jun 11, 2014 / Lee Fang

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

The Republican who pulled off 2014’s biggest upset is very conservative—and very critical of big corporations.

Jun 11, 2014 / John Nichols

Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged

Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged

Eric Cantor made one step towards reform— and was punished for it Tuesday night.

Jun 11, 2014 / George Zornick

Al Gore: Snowden Performed an ‘Important Service’ by Revealing Spying That Threatens Democracy

Al Gore: Snowden Performed an ‘Important Service’ by Revealing Spying That Threatens Democracy Al Gore: Snowden Performed an ‘Important Service’ by Revealing Spying That Threatens Democracy

The former vice president says Americans deserved to know how far NSA spying has gone.

Jun 10, 2014 / John Nichols

‘It’s Simply Mission Critical’: Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Revival of an Urban Agenda

‘It’s Simply Mission Critical’: Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Revival of an Urban Agenda ‘It’s Simply Mission Critical’: Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Revival of an Urban Agenda

Katrina vanden Heuvel, Joan Walsh and Zerlina Maxwell sat down with de Blasio to discuss universal pre-K, the Working Families Party convention and the role of mayors.

Jun 10, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself

Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself

A dispatch from the House of Representatives, June 6, 1944.

Jun 6, 2014 / Richard Kreitner

The VA Scandal The VA Scandal

The verdict’s in on E. Shinseki. Because the VA’s now a wreck, he Must be replaced at last. So let’s Let someone else neglect the vets.

Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Voting

Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line

A floor fight at the party’s convention ended in the governor’s favor.

May 31, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

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