Politics

NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses

NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses

A citywide strike kicks off Wednesday to prevent the privatization of yellow buses.

Jan 15, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban?

Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban? Why Are Some Leading Dems Getting Soft on an Assault Weapons Ban?

Key legislative leaders in the House and Senate are signaling pre-emptive surrender on an assault weapons ban. 

Jan 15, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

The NRA and GOP’s Fast and Furious Lies

The NRA and GOP’s Fast and Furious Lies The NRA and GOP’s Fast and Furious Lies

With the right continuing to clamor against gun control, we should remember their greatest recent PR victory—keeping the ATF from stopping Mexican gun-trafficking.

Jan 15, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War

Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War

Fifty years ago, college was cheap, unions were strong and there was no terrorism-industrial complex.

Jan 15, 2013 / Jon Wiener

Drones Made of Platinum

Drones Made of Platinum Drones Made of Platinum

When the time is right, real leaders take unilateral action.

Jan 15, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

Although Governor Deval Patrick said it won’t affect his choice of a replacement, the petition drive could raise pressure to involve citizens in the process.

Jan 14, 2013 / Blog / Ari Melber

Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day

Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day

We all know the damage done by corporate money in politics. On January 19, we have the opportunity to do something about it.

Jan 14, 2013 / Mark Green and Robert Weissman

Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left

Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left Big Week for Gun Control, and the Debate Is Moving Left

A strong set of reform proposals from an influential center-left think tank raises pressure on politicians to create real change.

Jan 14, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

RNC’s Priebus Proposes to Rig Electoral College so Losing Republicans Can ‘Win’

RNC’s Priebus Proposes to Rig Electoral College so Losing Republicans Can ‘Win’ RNC’s Priebus Proposes to Rig Electoral College so Losing Republicans Can ‘Win’

By changing the distribution of electoral votes to rely on results of gerrymandered congressional districts, Priebus plan would game the system for GOP.

Jan 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Why Bernie Sanders Objects to Obama’s Treasury Nominee Why Bernie Sanders Objects to Obama’s Treasury Nominee

&qlduo;We need a treasury secretary who is prepared to stand up to corporate America and their powerful lobbyists and fight for policies that protect the working families in our co...

Jan 11, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

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