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.
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
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
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
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’
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?
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
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
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