Politics

Avoiding a Climate-Change Apocalypse

Avoiding a Climate-Change Apocalypse Avoiding a Climate-Change Apocalypse

With Hurricane Sandy still on the public’s mind, Obama should take action on carbon emissions and disaster response.

Jan 8, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence

Obama’s defense secretary nominee will likely be confirmed, despite Republican obstructionism

Jan 8, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

John Nichols: Republicans Are Playing With Fire in the Debt Ceiling Standoff

John Nichols: Republicans Are Playing With Fire in the Debt Ceiling Standoff John Nichols: Republicans Are Playing With Fire in the Debt Ceiling Standoff

Refusing to raise the debt ceiling will lead to an economic meltdown—and put Americans out of work.

Jan 8, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

A White House Meeting With Low-Income Americans

A White House Meeting With Low-Income Americans A White House Meeting With Low-Income Americans

It's one thing for the president to meet with advocates. It’s another to give lower-income people the opportunity to tell their own stories.

Jan 8, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Ten Things To Put the GOP Back on Track

Ten Things To Put the GOP Back on Track Ten Things To Put the GOP Back on Track

It’s tempting to let the GOP continue its slide toward irrelevance—but that would deny this country the robust political debate we need.

Jan 8, 2013 / Gregory Joseph

What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like

What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like

The war on poverty is too often a war on the poor themselves.

Jan 8, 2013 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

The state-level right-wing agenda will continue to hit poor women on all fronts.

Jan 8, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Always Crashing in the Same Car

Always Crashing in the Same Car Always Crashing in the Same Car

Waiting for the next debt crisis.

Jan 8, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Obama Versus Physics Obama Versus Physics

Why climate change won’t wait for the president.

Jan 7, 2013 / Bill McKibben

When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check

When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check

Arguments will be made for Obama’s Defense pick. But Hagel’s vote to authorize Bush and Cheney to attack Iraq should raise eyebrows—and questions.

Jan 7, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

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