Politics

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Civil rights groups seem willing to sell out their own members for a buck.

Jul 25, 2014 / Lee Fang

On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell

On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell On Gaza, the Border Crisis and Police Brutality, a National Youth Groundswell

What does Renisha McBride have to do with Tariq Kdheir? For young people across the country, everything.

Jul 25, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality

Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality

The 2012 vice presidential candidate is just trying to rebrand himself for 2016.

Jul 24, 2014 / John Nichols

No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians

No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians

Young Americans’ fondness for high-tech innovation could suit our need to shake up the political system.

Jul 23, 2014 / Alex Holt

Rick Perry Uses Immigrant-Bashing as Path to 2016

Rick Perry Uses Immigrant-Bashing as Path to 2016 Rick Perry Uses Immigrant-Bashing as Path to 2016

Like Europe’s far-right parties, Perry is hoping that hostility to immigrants will energize the base.

Jul 23, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Conservative judges ruled to effectively gut the health law in twenty-seven states.

Jul 22, 2014 / George Zornick

Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity

Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity Detroit’s Fight for Water Rights Is Showing How to Battle (and Beat) Austerity

Officials have temporarily suspended water shutoffs, and activists are working to create permanent protections for low-income families.

Jul 22, 2014 / John Nichols

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks Fuzzy Math From Iran Hawks

Why we shouldn’t listen to the neocons on Iran. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Ali Gharib

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War? How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

It isn't just a coincidence that the entire world seems to be at war at once. President Obama needs an army—of diplomats. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

The New Jersey governor is crossing his fingers and hoping that scandals at home don’t blow up in his face.

Jul 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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