The Hidden History of Water Torture The Hidden History of Water Torture
What does it mean when torture, already the definition of "cruel," becomes usual?
Feb 25, 2013 / Nick Turse
Another Ad Attacks McConnell on Gun Control Another Ad Attacks McConnell on Gun Control
A progressive group’s message reminds viewers that the Kentucky senator is taking money from the industry.
Feb 25, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
A New Consensus on Public Space and ‘Free’ Speech on Israel/Palestine in New York City A New Consensus on Public Space and ‘Free’ Speech on Israel/Palestine in New York City
The LGBT Center and a host of high-profile New York City politicians have endorsed open debate of Israel-Palestine—only with ritual support for Israel's policies.
Feb 22, 2013 / Lisa Duggan
John Nichols: The ‘Fix the Debt’ Campaign’s Astroturf Roots John Nichols: The ‘Fix the Debt’ Campaign’s Astroturf Roots
How did debt reduction become Washington's number one priority?
Feb 22, 2013 / Video / Francis Reynolds
More Than the Sequester Clock Is Ticking More Than the Sequester Clock Is Ticking
Groupthink has misled us to belive that austerity will bring economic growth. What suggestion will finally alert us to the ticking of so many other issues that we've blocked ou...
Feb 22, 2013 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (2/22/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (2/22/13)
This week's articles critique the United Nations, big labor, big business, the mainstream media and President Obama.
Feb 22, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Virginia Legislators Approve Voter ID Law, May Kill Chances for Federal Bailout Virginia Legislators Approve Voter ID Law, May Kill Chances for Federal Bailout
Will Virginia be the latest case for proving why the Voting Rights Act is still needed?
Feb 22, 2013 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch
Sequestration Sacrifices Jobs to Save Billionaire Tax Breaks Sequestration Sacrifices Jobs to Save Billionaire Tax Breaks
America is not broke. America has broken budget priorities that can be fixed without embracing the austerity fantasy.
Feb 22, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
This Week in Poverty: How Obama Can Fight Hunger Now This Week in Poverty: How Obama Can Fight Hunger Now
There are 50 million Americans struggling with hunger—and with sequestration, things will get worse.
Feb 22, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
‘I Can’t Keep My Mind on the Show’ ‘I Can’t Keep My Mind on the Show’
The political press doesn't understand just how differently the right thinks—it's scientifically proven.
Feb 21, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson