Politics

How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part II)

How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part II) How the Powerful Derail Accountability: The Case of Intelligence Reform (Part II)

When momentum gathered to reign in the national security state in 1976, the powers that be struck back with a distraction campaign that worked.

Jul 2, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Dictionary of the Global War on You

The Dictionary of the Global War on You The Dictionary of the Global War on You

Definitions for a new age

Jul 2, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Non-Union Federally Contracted Workers Will Stage Second Strike Today Non-Union Federally Contracted Workers Will Stage Second Strike Today

Today's strike is designed to pressure the president to use his executive authority to raise labor standards for federal contracting.

Jul 2, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt Sharif Abdel Kouddous: The Revolutionary Spirit Is Still Alive in Egypt

Reporting from Cairo, Sharif Abdel Kouddous explains why Egyptians are protesting against the president they helped to elect only one year ago.

Jul 1, 2013 / Press Room

Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas

Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas

After Wendy Davis’s successful filibuster of SB5, the Texas legislature returns for a second attempt to restrict abortion and reproductive rights.

Jul 1, 2013 / Annie Shields

After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle

After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle After DOMA, Agency Rules Still a Hurdle

Two federal statutes may keep benefits from some elderly couples and and the spouses of gay veterans.

Jul 1, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Edward Snowden’s Long Flight

Edward Snowden’s Long Flight Edward Snowden’s Long Flight

What a whistleblower thinks a fellow whistleblower might have thought.

Jul 1, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

Wendy Davis for Governor?

Wendy Davis for Governor? Wendy Davis for Governor?

Why Texas Democrats should take this one seriously.

Jul 1, 2013 / John Nichols

WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum

WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum

Last week, eight candidates in New York City's upcoming mayoral election spoke on issues of policing and criminal justice at a forum co-sponsored by The Nation.

Jun 28, 2013 / Francis Reynolds

It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students

It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students

While lawmakers have dropped the ball on passing a student loan fix, there are a few basic ways government can still help student borrowers. 

Jun 28, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

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