Politics

The Dark Side of Democracy The Dark Side of Democracy

The lead-up to the Iraq War ten years ago shows us how the media today falsely correlates importance and exclusivity.

Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses

For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses

First, cut the budget so students can’t get the courses they need. Then, bring in for-profit companies.

Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener

As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee

As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee

Workers insist “McDonald’s Must Pay.”

Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

A Truly Progressive Budget Vision

A Truly Progressive Budget Vision A Truly Progressive Budget Vision

Unlike Paul Ryan’s thought exercise, the Congressional Progressive Caucus's budget proposal increases job spending while decreasing the public deficit.

Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Could Phoenix Soon Become Uninhabitable?

Could Phoenix Soon Become Uninhabitable? Could Phoenix Soon Become Uninhabitable?

The city is at the crossroads of climate change—and, for a host of reasons, an unsustainable future. 

Mar 14, 2013 / William deBuys

‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

Catholic Sisters say the Budget Committee chairman’s plan would “create untenable situations for those struggling to survive economically.”

Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

Is there any benefit to be found in an unbroken record of waste, futility and shame? Only if lessons learned prevent a catastrophe in Iran.

Mar 13, 2013 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell

Noted Noted

Alleen Brown on the school closure epidemic, Elana Leopold on the impact of NYPD surveillance, Catherine Defontaine on Stéphane Hessel, and the editors on the fight against Geo Gro...

Mar 13, 2013 / Editorial / Various Contributors

Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks

Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks

The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to break them up, but he’s in an uphill battle—against not only the GOP but his own party.

Mar 13, 2013 / Editorial / William Greider

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’ Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

In a letter to thousands of employees, Charles Koch writes about the last election and his plans for the future.

Mar 13, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

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