Politics

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement? Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

In a case of shaking-the-hand-that-slaps you, the Pennsylvania state school will host the Tea Party governor for its May 18 commencement. To whose benefit?

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing

The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing

Congressional progressives held an important hearing on Capitol Hill this week, urging more transparency from the adminsitration about its drone policy.

May 9, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Lobbyists Snag Top Staff Positions on Capitol Hill

Lobbyists Snag Top Staff Positions on Capitol Hill Lobbyists Snag Top Staff Positions on Capitol Hill

Lobbyists are winning top jobs in Congress and are poised to provide big legislative favors to their former employers. 

May 9, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

The Problem in New York Politics Is Big Money, Not Small Parties

The Problem in New York Politics Is Big Money, Not Small Parties The Problem in New York Politics Is Big Money, Not Small Parties

Rather than limiting third parties' influence, Gov. Andrew Cuomo should work with them to take action on campaign finance reform.

May 9, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

If the Government Does It, It’s ‘Legal’

If the Government Does It, It’s ‘Legal’ If the Government Does It, It’s ‘Legal’

In the name of homeland security, the US has spent seven years and untold dollars silencing one man.

May 9, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, de Blasio gives his views on how to tackle economic inequality.

May 9, 2013 / Audio / The Nation

Globalization’s Scapegoats

Globalization’s Scapegoats Globalization’s Scapegoats

The recent victories of the right-wing, anti-immigrant United Kingdom Independence Party says more about our scapegoats than about its long-term prospects.

May 8, 2013 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Who Gets Blamed for Globalization? Who Gets Blamed for Globalization?

The recent victories of the right-wing, anti-immigrant United Kingdom Independence Party says more about our scapegoats than about its long-term prospects.

May 8, 2013 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses

Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses

Once Mark Sanford won the Republican primary, he was all but certain to win in a district drawn to elect Republicans. That’s how it works in America.

May 8, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization

GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization

Meanwhile, Republicans oppose green cards for same-sex couples.

May 8, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

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