Politics

Why Is the US the Only Country that Celebrates ‘Loyalty Day’ on May 1?

Why Is the US the Only Country that Celebrates ‘Loyalty Day’ on May 1? Why Is the US the Only Country that Celebrates ‘Loyalty Day’ on May 1?

Much of the world celebrates International Worker’s Day on May 1—but not the US.

May 1, 2014 / Blog / Jon Wiener

Senate Plans Vote on Constitutional Amendment to Counter ‘Plutocracy’ Politics

Senate Plans Vote on Constitutional Amendment to Counter ‘Plutocracy’ Politics Senate Plans Vote on Constitutional Amendment to Counter ‘Plutocracy’ Politics

Congress will consider necessary response to Citizens United and McCutcheon rulings.

Apr 30, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy

Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy

Eric and Danny with the latest reviews, and Reed on the media. 

Apr 30, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman, Danny Goldberg, and Reed Richardson

A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney

A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney

Anti-corruption arrests were staged to help his 2009 election, says author Louis Manzo.

Apr 30, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix

Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix

Nation Editor-at-Large and MSNBC host Chris Hayes appeared on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show to talk climate, politics and his recent bad luck. 

Apr 29, 2014 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Federal Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Wisconsin Voter ID Law

Federal Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Wisconsin Voter ID Law Federal Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Wisconsin Voter ID Law

The same day Donald Sterling is banned from the NBA, a judge finds Wisconsin’s voter ID law discriminates against black and Hispanic voters.

Apr 29, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman

There Is No Such Thing As a ‘Typical’ Low-Wage Worker

There Is No Such Thing As a ‘Typical’ Low-Wage Worker There Is No Such Thing As a ‘Typical’ Low-Wage Worker

With the Senate preparing to hold a procedural vote as early as Wednesday on a proposal to increase the federal minimum wage, it’s worth considering what’s at stake in ...

Apr 29, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

What Cliven Bundy Learned From the Koch Brothers

What Cliven Bundy Learned From the Koch Brothers What Cliven Bundy Learned From the Koch Brothers

The real “takers” are the biggest corporations and banks, the richest Americans.

Apr 29, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

On Cliven Bundy’s ‘Ancestral Rights’

On Cliven Bundy’s ‘Ancestral Rights’ On Cliven Bundy’s ‘Ancestral Rights’

If the Nevada rancher is forced to pay taxes or grazing fees, he should pay them to the Shoshone.

Apr 29, 2014 / Jacqueline Keeler

A New Poll Highlights the Splintered State of the Republican Party

A New Poll Highlights the Splintered State of the Republican Party A New Poll Highlights the Splintered State of the Republican Party

Hillary Clinton lapped all the GOP candidates. For Christie, the news is that he might still recover.

Apr 29, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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