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 / 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 / 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 / Zoë Carpenter
Cuomo v. Schneiderman: Will the JPMorgan Settlement Actually Help New York’s Homeowners? Cuomo v. Schneiderman: Will the JPMorgan Settlement Actually Help New York’s Homeowners?
Not if Andrew Cuomo succeeds in diverting the money into the state’s general fund.
Jan 17, 2014 / George Zornick
Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians? Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians?
Obama is right to address concerns about intelligence gathering. But that's not enough to restore privacy protection.
Jan 17, 2014 / John Nichols
Here’s What Obama Said in His NSA Speech Today Here’s What Obama Said in His NSA Speech Today
A transcript of the president's speech on national security and intelligence reforms
Jan 17, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Christie’s Jam Is Also the GOP’s Christie’s Jam Is Also the GOP’s
He’s not the only Republican governor who has abused his office to destroy political enemies.
Jan 15, 2014 / John Nichols
Christie: A Bully’s Bully Christie: A Bully’s Bully
Oh, how we love those Republican “straight-shooters.”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Fort Lee Jam Fort Lee Jam
Chris Christie insists he knew nothing at all Re jams at the bridge lanes. Well, maybe. But, now, those commuters are smiling. They say, “So who’s in a bigger jam, baby?”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin