Politics

The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem

The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem

The issue of student debt is not just a young person’s problem—it’s everyone’s problem.

Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Robert Applebaum and StudentNation

The Two Faces of Marco Rubio

The Two Faces of Marco Rubio The Two Faces of Marco Rubio

Why does Rubio continue to attach amendments that undermine his own legislation?

Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / Chris Hayes

JFK’s Presidential Courage—June 10, 1963 JFK’s Presidential Courage—June 10, 1963

Fifty years ago, Kennedy made a historic speech that brought America and the Soviet Union back from the brink.

Jun 12, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum

The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week

The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week

A little-known chokepoint for federal regulations is getting a new chief—and he has questions to answer.

Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

North Carolina Is the New Wisconsin

North Carolina Is the New Wisconsin North Carolina Is the New Wisconsin

The “Moral Monday” movement is challenging the GOP’s right-wing agenda in the Tarheel state.

Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman

Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate

Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate

Data drive a money-and-media election complex that is rapidly turning American democracy into an American Dollarocracy, where election campaigns are long on technical savvy but sho...

Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

The Sword Drops on Food Stamps

The Sword Drops on Food Stamps The Sword Drops on Food Stamps

The Senate passed a bill that cuts benefits for low-income Americans and will cost over 56,000 jobs. 

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina

The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina

Art Pope and his cash are responsible for the state’s recent rise in repressive politics.

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale

Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale

Snowden’s leaks not only revealed the immense spying capabilities of the NSA PRISM program but also the private contractors at the helm of these databanks.

Jun 11, 2013 / Robert Scheer

The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State

The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State

Acceptance may be the most painful step.

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

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