Politics

Obama Makes a Strong Choice to Head the EPA

Obama Makes a Strong Choice to Head the EPA Obama Makes a Strong Choice to Head the EPA

Gina McCarthy appears to have a long-term vision for combating climate change, and the experience to implement it. 

Mar 5, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

School Breakfasts and Ending Child Hunger

School Breakfasts and Ending Child Hunger School Breakfasts and Ending Child Hunger

A recent study shows that school breakfasts can help alleviate child hunger. Will President Obama take action on his pledge to end it? 

Mar 5, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy

Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy Lobbyists Targeting Liberal Groups Channeled Chinese Hackers’ Strategy

The Chamber of Commerce was planning a campaign to illegally hack its critics, and others could easily follow suit. Will cyberwar extend to domestic political campaigns?

Mar 4, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

If Switzerland Can Crack Down on CEOs, Why Not the US?

If Switzerland Can Crack Down on CEOs, Why Not the US? If Switzerland Can Crack Down on CEOs, Why Not the US?

Swiss voters just empowered shareholders to restrict and restrain corporate abuses. The US should follow their lead, especially when it comes to corporate influence on campaigns.&n...

Mar 4, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

At the ‘Largest Climate Rally in History,’ Where Was Everybody?

At the ‘Largest Climate Rally in History,’ Where Was Everybody? At the ‘Largest Climate Rally in History,’ Where Was Everybody?

Why is it so tough for people to get their heads around climate change?

Mar 4, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Nothing New Under the Wingnut Sun: Reckless Spending Cuts

Nothing New Under the Wingnut Sun: Reckless Spending Cuts Nothing New Under the Wingnut Sun: Reckless Spending Cuts

Calling the sequester bluff was par for the course for a party that hates popular government programs.

Mar 4, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

This Week: Stumbling Toward Sequestration This Week: Stumbling Toward Sequestration

The $85 billion sequester will hurt our economy—and our people.

Mar 2, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Hannity’s Brand: Slap Ellison, Defend Woodward and Always Mislead

Hannity’s Brand: Slap Ellison, Defend Woodward and Always Mislead Hannity’s Brand: Slap Ellison, Defend Woodward and Always Mislead

Desperate to seem relevant again, the Fox host has been trying his best to manufacture news. 

Mar 1, 2013 / Blog / Leslie Savan

(Son of) Constitutional Roadblock to Efforts to Fix Federal Elections

(Son of) Constitutional Roadblock to Efforts to Fix Federal Elections (Son of) Constitutional Roadblock to Efforts to Fix Federal Elections

When it comes to a federal right to vote, things are a little more complicated than I wrote before—but that’s not to say we should be encouraged.

Mar 1, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

John Nichols: Where’s Ronald Reagan When You Need Him?

John Nichols: Where’s Ronald Reagan When You Need Him? John Nichols: Where’s Ronald Reagan When You Need Him?

Why are Capitol Hill’s austerity hawks driving the budget conversation?

Mar 1, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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