Political Figures

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Long, Long, Long Race for the White House The Long, Long, Long Race for the White House

Can’t you just feel the Jeb-mentum?

Jun 30, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

The Civil War in Syria Is Invisible—but This Anonymous Film Collective Is Changing That

The Civil War in Syria Is Invisible—but This Anonymous Film Collective Is Changing That The Civil War in Syria Is Invisible—but This Anonymous Film Collective Is Changing That

Abounaddara has been chronicling the hidden moments of the war, week after week.

Jun 29, 2015 / Moustafa Bayoumi

2008 Republican National Convention

In the Wake of Charleston, Fox News Is Perplexed on Just What the Confederate Flag and the N-Word Mean In the Wake of Charleston, Fox News Is Perplexed on Just What the Confederate Flag and the N-Word Mean

Are civil rights just an exercise in symbol management?

Jun 29, 2015 / Leslie Savan

US Marine in Afghanistan

The US Is Addicted to War The US Is Addicted to War

When you define something as war, violence becomes the only means.

Jun 29, 2015 / William J. Astore

Lincoln Chafee

Lincoln Chafee Adds a Proposal to the 2016 Debate: ‘Let’s Bring Edward Snowden Home’ Lincoln Chafee Adds a Proposal to the 2016 Debate: ‘Let’s Bring Edward Snowden Home’

A Democratic presidential contender raises a provocative issue. It’s time to have this debate.

Jun 29, 2015 / John Nichols

The Undetermined Legacy of ‘Obergefell v. Hodges’

The Undetermined Legacy of ‘Obergefell v. Hodges’ The Undetermined Legacy of ‘Obergefell v. Hodges’

Beyond legalizing same-sex marriage, Justice Kennedy’s opinion made profound arguments about liberty under the Constitution and advanced a novel jurisprudence of dignity.

Jun 29, 2015 / Nan D. Hunter

Iraqi army vehicle

Washington’s Strategy in Iraq Has Failed Washington’s Strategy in Iraq Has Failed

Why Iraq remains a quagmire after decades of intervention, trillions of dollars, the full weight of American military power, and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

Jun 25, 2015 / Peter Van Buren

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

As protesters camp out in Albany to demand better protections for renters, lawmakers cop out on their consituents with a lukewarm rent regulation agreement.

Jun 25, 2015 / Breaking News / Sarah Jaffe

Jeb Bush

No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers

Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton will face off in the presidential race—but the real battle will be between the billionaires backing them.

Jun 24, 2015 / Nomi Prins

Veto the Hartley-Taft labor bill

June 23, 1947: Congress Overrides Truman’s Veto of the Taft-Hartley Labor Management Relations Act June 23, 1947: Congress Overrides Truman’s Veto of the Taft-Hartley Labor Management Relations Act

“A bad bill has become bad law.”

Jun 23, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

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