Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights
With his proposal to jail Glenn Greenwald, the New York Republican recalls an ugly tradition of attacking freedom of the press.
Jun 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
How Immigration Reform Will Put Migrants’ Lives at Risk How Immigration Reform Will Put Migrants’ Lives at Risk
Many progressives have accepted increased border security as a necessary tradeoff for getting a bill passed. The terms of this compromise will be paid in blood.
Jun 13, 2013 / Catherine Gaffney and Kate Morgan-Olsen
John Nichols: Data Mining American Voters John Nichols: Data Mining American Voters
It's not just the government and corporations who are tracking your cell and computer use: politicians on the campaign trail are some of the biggest data snoopers around.
Jun 13, 2013 / Video / Francis Reynolds
House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins
Seventy House GOP members are poised to put John Boehner—and immigration reform—in an incredibly tough position.
Jun 13, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options
For many students, college is synonymous with debt and financial stress—and it shouldn’t have to be.
Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Alina Butareva and StudentNation
Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’? Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’?
According to tech experts, Glenn Greenwald has made a big mistake on a key component of his work on the NSA’s PRISM program.
Jun 13, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
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
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
A little-known chokepoint for federal regulations is getting a new chief—and he has questions to answer.
Jun 12, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick