Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate Grimes Beats McConnell in Kentucky Debate
But mainstream media find it hard to admit.
Oct 14, 2014 / Leslie Savan
In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan
The populist mobilization Moral Mondays has worked to register and inspire voters, and given a boost to NC Democrat Kay Hagan.
Oct 14, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality How the ‘War on Women’ Is Deepening Racial Inequality
A new report suggests that racial disparities in women’s health are aggravated by states’ refusal to expand Medicaid.
Oct 14, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Alexander Cockburn on the Death of Gary Webb, ‘a Very Fine Journalist Who Deserved Better Than He Got’ Alexander Cockburn on the Death of Gary Webb, ‘a Very Fine Journalist Who Deserved Better Than He Got’
With a new film out about Webb, Kill the Messenger, we look back at Cockburn’s testament to the investigative reporter.
Oct 14, 2014 / Alexander Cockburn and Back Issues
Immaculate Criticism: The Beltway Hops Aboard Leon Panetta’s Book Tour Immaculate Criticism: The Beltway Hops Aboard Leon Panetta’s Book Tour
Eric on The New Yorker Festival and Reed on the lazy Beltway boosterism of Leon Panetta's new book.
Oct 14, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Why American Efforts to Create Foreign Armies Fail Why American Efforts to Create Foreign Armies Fail
For a foreign occupying force to create a unified and effective army from a disunified and disaffected populace was (and remains) a fool’s errand.
Oct 14, 2014 / William J. Astore
Big Soda Is Outspending Its Opposition 10-to-1 to Fight a Soda Tax in Berkeley Big Soda Is Outspending Its Opposition 10-to-1 to Fight a Soda Tax in Berkeley
Berkeley residents overwhelmingly support the measure, but beverage companies are fighting back.
Oct 14, 2014 / Anna Lappé
Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong
Wisconsin's governor refuses to act on behalf of low-wage workers.
Oct 14, 2014 / John Nichols
The Counter-Intuitivist The Counter-Intuitivist
Prepare to have your mind blown.
Oct 13, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
How Can You Tell If US Hospitals Are Prepared for Ebola? Ask a Nurse. How Can You Tell If US Hospitals Are Prepared for Ebola? Ask a Nurse.
This is not a time to panic. It is a time to get things right.
Oct 13, 2014 / John Nichols