Politics

Obama Reneges on His Foreign-Policy Promises

Obama Reneges on His Foreign-Policy Promises Obama Reneges on His Foreign-Policy Promises

The United States can’t create peace by military force. We can only add to the destruction.

Sep 16, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Here We Go Back to War

Here We Go Back to War Here We Go Back to War

What could go wrong?

Sep 16, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence

Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence

The former secretary of state and President Obama seem to be struggling with the whole “when in the course of human events…” thing.

Sep 16, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

To Start the Semester, Students Walk Out, Shut Down Traffic and ‘Carry That Weight’

To Start the Semester, Students Walk Out, Shut Down Traffic and ‘Carry That Weight’ To Start the Semester, Students Walk Out, Shut Down Traffic and ‘Carry That Weight’

Will Koch-allied trustees, state-appointed superintendents or President Obama ever listen to students?

Sep 15, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

The Solution to War That Obama Doesn’t Want to Hear

The Solution to War That Obama Doesn’t Want to Hear The Solution to War That Obama Doesn’t Want to Hear

If President Obama denounces military action, why is he preparing for another war in Iraq and Syria?

Sep 15, 2014 / Nation in the News / Phyllis Bennis and N’Kosi Oates

Can the US Defeat ISIS Without Bombs?

Can the US Defeat ISIS Without Bombs? Can the US Defeat ISIS Without Bombs?

What’s the adequate US response to the growing threat from ISIS and Islamic extremism?

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages?

Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages? Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages?

Long-acting reversible contraceptives could revolutionize reproductive healthcare—if only politicians would get out of the way.

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

In Two Words, Hillary Clinton Just Revealed What’s Wrong With Her 2016 Candidacy

In Two Words, Hillary Clinton Just Revealed What’s Wrong With Her 2016 Candidacy In Two Words, Hillary Clinton Just Revealed What’s Wrong With Her 2016 Candidacy

Her performance in Iowa this weekend revealed a surprising lack of self-awareness. Plus, it was annoying.

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Either neither of them have a place on college campuses, or both do. 

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

A Major Blow to Voting Rights in Wisconsin

A Major Blow to Voting Rights in Wisconsin A Major Blow to Voting Rights in Wisconsin

A panel of Republican judges issues a stunning decision reinstating Wisconsin’s voter ID law before the midterms.

Sep 13, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman

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