Politics

The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment

The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment

But the Tea Party’s insurgents, already failing in 2014, aren’t likely to get traction in 2016.

Apr 14, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened?

Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened? Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened?

Democrats are embracing the cause of voting rights. Why aren't Republicans?

Apr 14, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

If the New Jersey governor can’t handle a comedian, how can he run the country?

Apr 12, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’

Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’ Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’

As right-wingers highlight GOP presidential prospects in New Hampshire, the independent senator draws a packed house and standing ovations for the progressive alternative.

Apr 11, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Could Working on Keystone XL Give You Cancer, Asthma?

Could Working on Keystone XL Give You Cancer, Asthma? Could Working on Keystone XL Give You Cancer, Asthma?

Two prominent health groups are demanding that the State Department find out.

Apr 11, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Why Do Bosses Want Their Employees’ Salaries to Be Secret?

Why Do Bosses Want Their Employees’ Salaries to Be Secret? Why Do Bosses Want Their Employees’ Salaries to Be Secret?

The struggle for fair pay isn’t captured in wage statistics; it’s part of a struggle against the asymmetry of knowledge that divides management and labor.

Apr 11, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About

On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About

After the triumphs and troubles of his first three months in office, the mayor lays claim to grassroots, people-powered movement politics.

Apr 10, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Cities Rising

Cities Rising Cities Rising

The progressive revival, from the asphalt up.

Apr 10, 2014 / Cities Rising / The Nation

This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against?

This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against? This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against?

A small group of skeptics says rising global temperatures will have a net positive effect on the world. 

Apr 10, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Feds, State Legislative Committee Accelerate Inquiries Into Bridgegate

Feds, State Legislative Committee Accelerate Inquiries Into Bridgegate Feds, State Legislative Committee Accelerate Inquiries Into Bridgegate

Some of the key actors may be nearing a deal for immunity in order to tell what they know.

Apr 10, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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