Politics

How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker

How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker

A broad campaign to strip employees of their rights is being fueled by corporate cash and conservative state lawmakers. 

Oct 31, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP

Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP

Despite press chatter of a civil war, there’s no evidence big business has divorced the GOP or Tea Party. 

Oct 31, 2013 / Lee Fang

Eye on the Pyramids (Part 4: The Incredible Bread Machine)

Eye on the Pyramids (Part 4: The Incredible Bread Machine) Eye on the Pyramids (Part 4: The Incredible Bread Machine)

The connection between multi-level marketing schemes and conservatism goes all the way to the fundamental conception of how economics should work.

Oct 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State?

Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State? Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State?

Legalization in the Evergreen State has led to parallel marijuana industries. Is there room for both?

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Kristen Gwynne

A Spouse at Goldman Sachs A Spouse at Goldman Sachs

It’s tyranny, says Cruz. He’s fought Obamacare with great endurance. We must repeal—so says this man Who’s covered by his wife’s insurance.

Oct 30, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts

Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts

The Democratic candidate for New York mayor confronts the dark legacy of a federal employee loyalty program.

Oct 30, 2013 / Landon R.Y. Storrs

The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too

The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too

There is nothing praiseworthy in opposing the violation of the privacy of powerful world leaders while ignoring the rights of millions of ordinary citizens.

Oct 30, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax?

Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax? Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax?

The budget conference committee should consider a real alternative to austerity.

Oct 30, 2013 / John Nichols

Shelf Life

Shelf Life Shelf Life

Emily Brady’s Humboldt explains why the legalization of pot could cause the biggest economic bust in California’s history.

Oct 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Kate Murphy

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama? Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

It sounds far-fetched, but the US has a history of high-level snooping.

Oct 29, 2013 / William Greider

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