The Promise of Transpartisanship The Promise of Transpartisanship
A reactionary shift toward bipartisanship—toward an anodyne centrism—isn’t the solution.
Jan 28, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
After months of progressive organizing, President Obama will increase wages for future federal contract workers.
Jan 28, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union
Will Obama's State of the Union address be too lackluster to make a difference?
Jan 27, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address
Will Obama move the conversation on inequality forward?
Jan 27, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC
The American Legislative Exchange Council is circulating a "Model Policy" resolution endorsing the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Jan 24, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate
The surrogate’s chosen. The mystery’s this: Why Rudy, a man more vindictive than Chris? It may be a plan that Chris understands fully: He’s showing the world that he’s not the worst bully. The mayor’s acts of vengeance would rate a novella. Giuliani makes Christie resemble Mandela.
Jan 22, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds
After an intense battle over how to use the state’s JPMorgan payout, all of the funds will go to ease troubled homeowners.
Jan 22, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
‘We Can’t Wait’ for Congress ‘We Can’t Wait’ for Congress
President Obama can and should take smart steps without Congress.
Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
We’re All Suspects in Obama’s America We’re All Suspects in Obama’s America
In his recent speech, the president offered an unbridled defense of the surveillance state.
Jan 21, 2014 / Robert Scheer
What Obama Didn’t Say in His Speech on NSA Spying What Obama Didn’t Say in His Speech on NSA Spying
Obama did do something of potentially great significance today: open the door for Congress to make the big changes that he won’t.
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter