Political Ideologies

Ted Cruz: Block Immigration Reform to Help Republicans in 2014 Ted Cruz: Block Immigration Reform to Help Republicans in 2014

Senator Ted Cruz admitted his opposition to immigration reform is guided by partisanship. 

Dec 23, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

The Progressive Honor Roll of 2013

The Progressive Honor Roll of 2013 The Progressive Honor Roll of 2013

We celebrate these heroes both for their accomplishments of the past year and their determination to do even more in 2014.

Dec 18, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols

Rand Paul Says Extending Unemployment Benefits Would Be a Disservice to Those Receiving Them Rand Paul Says Extending Unemployment Benefits Would Be a Disservice to Those Receiving Them

You don’t know how you’ll ever feed the kids Without the benefits? You’re getting nervous? Well, worry not. You heard what Rand Paul said: A cutoff’s really doing you a service.

Dec 18, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin

In Contest for Speaker, de Blasio Backs Progressive Caucus Member Melissa Mark-Viverito

In Contest for Speaker, de Blasio Backs Progressive Caucus Member Melissa Mark-Viverito In Contest for Speaker, de Blasio Backs Progressive Caucus Member Melissa Mark-Viverito

The mayor-elect's calls on behalf of Mark-Viverito have infuriated county Democratic chairmen, who back another candidate.

Dec 18, 2013 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete

Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete

An unlikely alliance takes on the Affordable Care Act. 

Dec 17, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

How Inequality Became as American as Apple Pie

How Inequality Became as American as Apple Pie How Inequality Became as American as Apple Pie

The difference between President Obama and Mayor-elect de Blasio lies not in how they view inequality but in how they plan to fight it.

Dec 9, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg

Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Six): ‘Government Dependency’

Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Six): ‘Government Dependency’ Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Six): ‘Government Dependency’

If you’re a liberal, a politician working to deny his constituents government-subsidized healthcare is immoral. If you’re a conservative, it’s the most moral thin...

Dec 7, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom?

What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom? What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom?

The BDS movement is having a powerful impact in Israel, but there are dangers in applying boycotts to academia.

Dec 6, 2013 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Absolutely, Second Amendment

Absolutely, Second Amendment Absolutely, Second Amendment

It's my God-given right to own a drone.

Dec 3, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

The Heritage Foundation and Me

The Heritage Foundation and Me The Heritage Foundation and Me

For those who buy the spin that the Heritage Foundation used to be an intellectually serious place, some history, and some stories.

Nov 27, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

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