Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain? Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain?
Less than a week after the “Bridgegate” scandal exploded, federal officials are now probing Chris Christie’s use of funds allocated for Sandy relief.
Jan 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale
Everybody loves the former president. But he was no De Blasio Democrat.
Jan 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg? De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg?
Forget what the talking heads tell you: our current mayor was often a lot more, and often a lot less, than just a manager.
Dec 29, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
Holiday in Austerity Land: 1.3 Million Americans Lose Jobless Benefits Holiday in Austerity Land: 1.3 Million Americans Lose Jobless Benefits
Paul Ryan had his way with the budget deal. And the economic pain is just beginning.
Dec 28, 2013 / John Nichols
Slamming the NSA Slamming the NSA
Obama’s Review Group is about to join a federal judge in blasting the NSA’s data collection overreach, it appears.
Dec 17, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Just Because Congress Cut a Budget Deal Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good One Just Because Congress Cut a Budget Deal Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good One
Is the Ryan-Murray budget deal getting more applause than it deserves?
Dec 17, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama
How do the two trailblazers compare?
Dec 11, 2013 / Press Room
I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama
I wanted a president who believed in the same issues that I did. Yet for many of us, what came after Obama’s campaign was a string of broken promises.
Dec 11, 2013 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli and StudentNation
A Cruel, Irresponsible and Dysfunctional Budget Deal A Cruel, Irresponsible and Dysfunctional Budget Deal
Budget negotiators are patting themselves on the back. But what they've agreed to is a lousy deal for jobless workers, federal employees, military personnel and the economy.
Dec 11, 2013 / John Nichols
Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts? Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts?
While Obama described his vision for an economy defined by mobility, Senator Debbie Stabenow cut a deal for at least another $8 billion in food stamp cuts.
Dec 6, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann