Why Is Andrew Cuomo Pushing an Education ‘Cure’ That’s Worse Than the Disease? Why Is Andrew Cuomo Pushing an Education ‘Cure’ That’s Worse Than the Disease?
The governor’s emphasis on high-stakes testing is unhealthy for students.
Feb 18, 2015 / Howard Martin Katzoff
Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance
The Nation’s Stephen Cohen tells John Batchelor that the fragile deal may be the last exit on the road to war with Russia.
Feb 18, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why Do Americans Feel Entitled to Tell Poor People What to Eat? Why Do Americans Feel Entitled to Tell Poor People What to Eat?
We don’t tell students with subsidized loans what to major in, but we like to tell people on food stamps what they should buy.
Feb 18, 2015 / Bryce Covert
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Playing With Fire Benjamin Netanyahu Is Playing With Fire
By suggesting that he is the de facto leader of American Jews, he could be undermining the “special relationship.”
Feb 17, 2015 / M.J. Rosenberg
A Texas Judge Just Put Millions of Immigrants in Limbo A Texas Judge Just Put Millions of Immigrants in Limbo
The ruling suspends President Obama’s executive orders, which were to begin to take effect Wednesday.
Feb 17, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Is Welfare Reform Causing Earlier Deaths? Is Welfare Reform Causing Earlier Deaths?
We’ve reformed the social safety net at the cost of human lives.
Feb 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War
Instead of a vague authorization of the use of force, the congresswoman seeks a real debate and a comprehensive strategy.
Feb 17, 2015 / John Nichols
Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC
Jack Matlock makes the case for the United States reaching a practical compromise with Russia.
Feb 17, 2015 / James Carden
Europe’s Ideologues of Austerity Stand in the Way of Reforms Europe’s Ideologues of Austerity Stand in the Way of Reforms
In Europe, it is the conviction of the “brightest and the best” that is loosing anarchy upon the world.
Feb 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
We Need Syriza in Illinois We Need Syriza in Illinois
When a millionaire governor decrees austerity, it’s time for the left to step up.
Feb 16, 2015 / Jane McAlevey