Politics

Immigrant Rights Groups Push Obama for Bolder Executive Action

Immigrant Rights Groups Push Obama for Bolder Executive Action Immigrant Rights Groups Push Obama for Bolder Executive Action

Undocumented immigrants and their advocates are concerned that the president’s orders will be far more limited than the hype suggests—and they’re trying to raise the bar for what a...

Aug 21, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

For Many Politicians, Ferguson Isn’t Happening

For Many Politicians, Ferguson Isn’t Happening For Many Politicians, Ferguson Isn’t Happening

Most of the candidates likely to contend for the presidency in 2016 have been silent—even Hillary Clinton, who’s been otherwise eager in recent weeks to opine extensive...

Aug 20, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington

Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington

The First Amendment is under assault. Americans must preserve “the freedom that allows us to verify the existence of all other freedoms.”

Aug 18, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

After Ferguson, Will the DOJ Curtail Militarized Policing Across the Country?

After Ferguson, Will the DOJ Curtail Militarized Policing Across the Country? After Ferguson, Will the DOJ Curtail Militarized Policing Across the Country?

Can the situation in Ferguson prompt accountability and oversight of law enforcement? 

Aug 15, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Hinting at 2016, Christie Wades Through a Boardwalk Protest to Slam State Workers Again

Hinting at 2016, Christie Wades Through a Boardwalk Protest to Slam State Workers Again Hinting at 2016, Christie Wades Through a Boardwalk Protest to Slam State Workers Again

At the heart of Christie’s campaign is a plan to drive a wedge between state workers and middle-class taxpayers.

Aug 15, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East?

How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East? How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East?

Documents allege a profit motive behind a prominent anti-Iran group backed by a Francophile New York philanthropist with a penchant for large cats.

Aug 15, 2014 / Blog / Eli Clifton

From the Left, From the Right: Calls to Demilitarize Ferguson, and America

From the Left, From the Right: Calls to Demilitarize Ferguson, and America From the Left, From the Right: Calls to Demilitarize Ferguson, and America

Lessons from Missouri should steer us toward new national policies and an embrace of policing that respects civil liberties.

Aug 15, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

How Zephyr Teachout Became a Contender

How Zephyr Teachout Became a Contender How Zephyr Teachout Became a Contender

Andrew Cuomo’s unlikely challenger for Governor of New York is gaining endorsements and giving him a headache.

Aug 15, 2014 / Sarah Jaffe

How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency

How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency

In his new book, John Dean finally offers definitive answers to the questions “What did he know, and when did he know it?”  

Aug 14, 2014 / Blog / Jon Wiener

The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri

The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri

Why has the response to Michael Brown’s murder been to crack down on dissent and arrest journalists?

Aug 14, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

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