Katrina vanden Heuvel: The ‘Cruel Hypocrisy’ of the Republican Party Katrina vanden Heuvel: The ‘Cruel Hypocrisy’ of the Republican Party
With upcoming elections in 2014, our political system needs deep structural reforms.
Aug 12, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’ Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’
Backing Al Qaeda in Syria while fighting it in Iraq? And launching random drones in Yemen?
Aug 12, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
It’s About Inequality: New York’s Class-Conscious Mayoral Race It’s About Inequality: New York’s Class-Conscious Mayoral Race
For the first time in years, class politics are creeping back onto the New York campaign trail.
Aug 12, 2013 / Matthew Arnold
Protesters Live in a Tent City to Oppose Post Office Closure Protesters Live in a Tent City to Oppose Post Office Closure
As more post offices close around the country, activists in California are stepping up and protesting the continuing privatization.
Aug 12, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Member of Congressional Science Committee: Global Warming a ‘Fraud’ to ‘Create Global Government’ Member of Congressional Science Committee: Global Warming a ‘Fraud’ to ‘Create Global Government’
Representative Dana Rohrabacher says global warming is a “fraud” to “create global government.”
Warning: This Gasoline Is Hazardous to Your Planet Warning: This Gasoline Is Hazardous to Your Planet
A new campaign wants to warn you about the perils of climate change by putting labels on gas pumps.
Aug 9, 2013 / Blog / Madeline Ostrander
Same Old ALEC Same Old ALEC
Its annual conference proved that ALEC is still cozy with the NRA—and still pushing the agenda of giant corporations and right-wing ideologues.
Aug 9, 2013 / Micah Uetricht
The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate
Eric on a forgotten bit of Chicago musical history; and Reed on what's undemocratic about town halls.
Aug 9, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
This Week in Poverty: The Expert Testimony of Tianna Gaines-Turner This Week in Poverty: The Expert Testimony of Tianna Gaines-Turner
If Congress would choose to listen to people in poverty, rather than just talking about them, this is what they would hear.
Aug 9, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Mass Protests Put ALEC Under National Scrutiny Mass Protests Put ALEC Under National Scrutiny
As labor and civil rights groups demonstrate, watchdog groups seek federal and state inquiries.
Aug 9, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols