Politics

What Liberals Don’t Understand About Freedom

What Liberals Don’t Understand About Freedom What Liberals Don’t Understand About Freedom

Democrats would be more successful with this simple reframing.

Oct 1, 2014 / George Lakoff

The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race

The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race

The petrochemical industry is devastating the state, but no candidates dare take it on.

Oct 1, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas

Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas

Feisty independent Greg Orman is polling well against GOP Senator Pat Roberts, a shill for Big Money in this reddest of red states.

Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols

Eric Holder’s Mixed Record

Eric Holder’s Mixed Record Eric Holder’s Mixed Record

The attorney general was a champion of civil rights—but not civil liberties.

Oct 1, 2014 / The Editors

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election 7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

Their extremist policies have made them so vulnerable that corporate America is scrambling to save them.

Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols

Run, Karen, Run!

Run, Karen, Run! Run, Karen, Run!

Chicago Teachers Union leader Karen Lewis is eyeing Mayor Emanuel’s job.

Oct 1, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

Conservatives Really Don’t Get It About Climate Change

Conservatives Really Don’t Get It About Climate Change Conservatives Really Don’t Get It About Climate Change

Watch some of the most outlandish statements about our changing climate at last week’s Values Voter Summit.

Oct 1, 2014 / Lauren Windsor

Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba

Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba

The president knows US policy has been a failure. Here’s how he can make a breakthrough, in the little time he has left.

Sep 30, 2014 / William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

Gary Samore should probably call his (UANI) office.

Sep 30, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Who Profits From Plans to Lock Up More Immigrant Families? Private Prison Companies

Who Profits From Plans to Lock Up More Immigrant Families? Private Prison Companies Who Profits From Plans to Lock Up More Immigrant Families? Private Prison Companies

Human rights groups are alarmed by the administration’s proposal to dramatically expand family detention for undocumented women and children.

Sep 30, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

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