Politics

Edward Snowden’s Long Flight

Edward Snowden’s Long Flight Edward Snowden’s Long Flight

What a whistleblower thinks a fellow whistleblower might have thought.

Jul 1, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

Wendy Davis for Governor?

Wendy Davis for Governor? Wendy Davis for Governor?

Why Texas Democrats should take this one seriously.

Jul 1, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum

WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum

Last week, eight candidates in New York City's upcoming mayoral election spoke on issues of policing and criminal justice at a forum co-sponsored by The Nation.

Jun 28, 2013 / Video / Francis Reynolds

It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students

It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students It’s Not Just the Interest Rate: How Congress Can Help Students

While lawmakers have dropped the ball on passing a student loan fix, there are a few basic ways government can still help student borrowers. 

Jun 28, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13)

This week: Obama outlines an aggressive plan to address climate change, Egyptians brace for a second revolution and the Supreme Court erodes workers’ rights. 

Jun 28, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’

On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’ On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’

Congressman Peter Welch is building a bipartisan coalition to  block military aid to Syrian rebel groups until authorized by Congress.

Jun 28, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Will Mel Watt Back Principal Reduction?

Will Mel Watt Back Principal Reduction? Will Mel Watt Back Principal Reduction?

Writing down underwater mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could save the government billions and help millions of Americans. 

Jun 27, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Six Months After Leaving Office, Most US Senators Already Land Corporate Boards or Lobby Gigs Six Months After Leaving Office, Most US Senators Already Land Corporate Boards or Lobby Gigs

The revolving door swings quickly for the US Senate: over half of the last retiring class have already joined a corporate board or taken a K Street–related job.

Jun 26, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

Wendy Davis, Superhero

Wendy Davis, Superhero Wendy Davis, Superhero

Her eleven-hour filibuster blocked the passage of a draconian abortion ban—and awakened a pro-choice sleeping giant.

Jun 26, 2013 / Blog / Katha Pollitt

Obama Lays Out His Plan to Slow Global Warming

Obama Lays Out His Plan to Slow Global Warming Obama Lays Out His Plan to Slow Global Warming

The president committed to leading an international effort against climate change—but he remains undecided about the Keystone XL pipeline.

Jun 26, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

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