Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests? Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests?
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, armed with historical revisionism, wants to blame Brazil’s turmoil on political agitators. That charge won’t stick.
Jun 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic
When a federal judge tossed Wisconsin’s marriage ban, kids showed up with flowers and cops brought the cake.
Jun 7, 2014 / John Nichols
Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself
A dispatch from the House of Representatives, June 6, 1944.
Jun 6, 2014 / Richard Kreitner
Is Christie Getting Back on Track for 2016? Is Christie Getting Back on Track for 2016?
An early poll shows him within striking distance of Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania.
Jun 6, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Bowe Bergdahl and the Real Guantánamo Detainee Scandal Bowe Bergdahl and the Real Guantánamo Detainee Scandal
Seventy-eight men who have been cleared for release remain in interminable detention.
Jun 6, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment A Crisis to Address: Why the Senate’s Discussing a Democracy Amendment
A judiciary subcommittee holds the first hearing ever on the need for a constitutional remedy to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United and McCutcheon rulings.
Jun 5, 2014 / John Nichols
Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts Anger Is Building in New Jersey Over Christie’s Planned Pension Fund Cuts
It’s a scandal bigger than Bridgegate.
Jun 4, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
The VA Scandal The VA Scandal
The verdict’s in on E. Shinseki. Because the VA’s now a wreck, he Must be replaced at last. So let’s Let someone else neglect the vets.
Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Here’s What Anyone Who Cares About the Planet Needs to Know About the EPA’s New Regulations Here’s What Anyone Who Cares About the Planet Needs to Know About the EPA’s New Regulations
The Obama administration’s new targets to reduce carbon emissions are a step in the right direction, but we need to demand much more.
Jun 4, 2014 / Mark Hertsgaard
How to Fight Economic Inequality—Right Now How to Fight Economic Inequality—Right Now
A new initiative aims to put wages at the heart of the inequality debate.
Jun 4, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter