Will Mary Landrieu Engage the ‘War on Women’ in the Louisiana Senate Race? Will Mary Landrieu Engage the ‘War on Women’ in the Louisiana Senate Race?
In Louisiana, women’s health could prove a meaningful point of divergence between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challengers.
Jun 23, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
On the Folly of Helping Iraq’s Shattered Army On the Folly of Helping Iraq’s Shattered Army
The crisis has a political solution, not a military one—and Iraq’s armed forces are now officially hopeless.
Jun 23, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed
Private equity firms are laying the foundation for the next financial crash in the rubble of the last one—and it’s already cost one child her life.
Jun 23, 2014 / Laura Gottesdiener
Days After Decrying Flat Wages, McConnell Proposes Lowering Wages by $13 Billion Days After Decrying Flat Wages, McConnell Proposes Lowering Wages by $13 Billion
McConnell raises funds for the Brent Spence Bridge by lowering construction worker wages.
Jun 20, 2014 / Joe Sonka
Christie Panders to Christian Right at ‘Faith and Freedom’ Event Christie Panders to Christian Right at ‘Faith and Freedom’ Event
Fitting a round peg into a square hole.
Jun 20, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Why Scott Walker Will Never Be President Why Scott Walker Will Never Be President
Prosecutors allege the Wisconsin governor was at the center of an “expansive” strategy to bypass campaign laws.
Jun 20, 2014 / John Nichols
Difficult to Know Which Mitch to Follow on Iraq Difficult to Know Which Mitch to Follow on Iraq
McConnell finds himself in another tight re-election race with his career on the line, and another crisis in Iraq.
Jun 19, 2014 / Joe Sonka
NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts
The New Jersey’s governor’s plan to run on his record of working across the aisle isn’t looking too good.
Jun 19, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union
The irony of American politics is that the right is far weaker than it appears and the left far stronger than it asserts.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage
How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement
If we can do it in North Carolina, don’t tell me we can’t do it across America.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II