Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016? Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016?
So far, no smoking gun. But there are now four separate investigations underway, with new leads to follow.
Apr 17, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running. The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running.
We end out First 100 Days blog with a look at what stands between the progressive mayor and the far-off finish line.
Apr 17, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba? Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba?
With Senator Foreign Relations chairman and Cuba hawk Robert Menendez mired in scandal, the embargo could finally be lifted.
Apr 16, 2014 / Tom Hayden
Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence
A Pulitzer-prize winning investigation found that law firm Jackson Kelly, now defended by Senator Joe Manchin, concealed evidence and shaped doctor’s testimony.
Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins? Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?
Shenna Bellows can’t match the millions of her opponent. But she’s dialing for activists, not dollars.
Apr 16, 2014 / Editorial / John Nichols
9 Questions for Errol Morris 9 Questions for Errol Morris
The legendary documentary filmmaker takes on the unknown knowns of Donald Rumsfeld.
Apr 16, 2014 / Editorial / Jon Wiener
Damaging Compassion Damaging Compassion
Jeb Bush’s sympathy for undocumented immigrants is seen as an obstacle in winning the Republican presidential nomination —News reports Unless, some say, Jeb wants to stay In Florida, with the gators, He’s going to have to change his tune, Or else he’ll lose the haters.
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality 100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality
The bad news? The forces of opposition may be just as strong as he is.
Apr 15, 2014 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
The Tax Breaks That Are Killing the Planet The Tax Breaks That Are Killing the Planet
In the face of a changing climate and a constrained domestic budget, the lunacy of fossil fuel subsidies is hard to overstate.
Apr 15, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Al Jazeera America to the Rescue? Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Al Jazeera America.
Apr 15, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson