Politics

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

Banned From TV on Conventional Wisdom’s Holy Day, Ornstein and Mann Briefly Return

Banned From TV on Conventional Wisdom’s Holy Day, Ornstein and Mann Briefly Return Banned From TV on Conventional Wisdom’s Holy Day, Ornstein and Mann Briefly Return

The centrist pundits do their first mainstream Sunday talk show since they blamed the mainstream media for not blaming Republicans. 

Jan 11, 2013 / Blog / Leslie Savan

The Twisted History—and Future—of Gun Control

The Twisted History—and Future—of Gun Control The Twisted History—and Future—of Gun Control

Rick Perlstein joins Bryce Covert and George Zornick to explore the serpentine shifts and strange bedfellows of gun control politics.

Jan 11, 2013 / Audio / The Nation

The Inconvenient Truth About Jack Lew The Inconvenient Truth About Jack Lew

The track record of Obama's Treasury secretary nominee shows his financial incompetence and support for radical deregulation, leaving little hope that he will reign in Wall Str...

Jan 11, 2013 / Robert Scheer

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