Political Figures

Could Approving Keystone Really Harm Democratic Prospects in 2014? Yes

Could Approving Keystone Really Harm Democratic Prospects in 2014? Yes Could Approving Keystone Really Harm Democratic Prospects in 2014? Yes

Sunday's march on the White House offered a reminder of just how serious young voters are about this issue.

Mar 3, 2014 / John Nichols

Obama Administration Takes a Step Toward Drilling in the Atlantic

Obama Administration Takes a Step Toward Drilling in the Atlantic Obama Administration Takes a Step Toward Drilling in the Atlantic

Should climate hawks really worry about rising domestic fossil fuel production?

Feb 28, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Christie’s Troubles Mount as the Feds Open an Inquiry Into Bridgegate

Christie’s Troubles Mount as the Feds Open an Inquiry Into Bridgegate Christie’s Troubles Mount as the Feds Open an Inquiry Into Bridgegate

The US attorney is investigating the New Jersey governor’s role in the George Washington Bridge closures.

Feb 27, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

The Five Commandments of Barack Obama

The Five Commandments of Barack Obama The Five Commandments of Barack Obama

On issues ranging from transparency to torture, “thou shalt not” became “thou shalt.”

Feb 27, 2014 / Karen J. Greenberg

Christie, Scott Walker and the Assault on Workers’ Pensions

Christie, Scott Walker and the Assault on Workers’ Pensions Christie, Scott Walker and the Assault on Workers’ Pensions

The New Jersey governor says he might take ‘extreme measures.’

Feb 26, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

‘The Legacy of Chokwe Lumumba Must Not Be Buried With the Man’

‘The Legacy of Chokwe Lumumba Must Not Be Buried With the Man’ ‘The Legacy of Chokwe Lumumba Must Not Be Buried With the Man’

The veteran human-rights lawyer Chokwe Lumumba was transforming Jackson when he died at 66.

Feb 26, 2014 / John Nichols

Could Jeb Bush Be the GOP’s 2016 Savior?

Could Jeb Bush Be the GOP’s 2016 Savior? Could Jeb Bush Be the GOP’s 2016 Savior?

With Chris Christie in hot water, big donors in the GOP are turning to another Bush.

Feb 25, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

David Samson’s Tangled Web at the Port Authority

David Samson’s Tangled Web at the Port Authority David Samson’s Tangled Web at the Port Authority

An intimate of Christie’s, the PA chairman may be on his way out.

Feb 24, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

At a Town Hall Meeting, Christie Blames Obama, FEMA, Feds for Sandy Aid Problems

At a Town Hall Meeting, Christie Blames Obama, FEMA, Feds for Sandy Aid Problems At a Town Hall Meeting, Christie Blames Obama, FEMA, Feds for Sandy Aid Problems

But, strangely, not a word was said about Bridgegate or the other scandals plaguing the New Jersey governor.

Feb 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget

Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget Obama Drops Social Security Cuts From His Budget

The move to protect Social Security is a huge victory for liberals inside and outside of Congress.

Feb 20, 2014 / George Zornick

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