Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins? Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?
Shenna Bellows can’t match the millions of her opponent. But she’s dialing for activists, not dollars.
Apr 16, 2014 / John Nichols
9 Questions for Errol Morris 9 Questions for Errol Morris
The legendary documentary filmmaker takes on the unknown knowns of Donald Rumsfeld.
Apr 16, 2014 / Jon Wiener
Damaging Compassion Damaging Compassion
Jeb Bush’s sympathy for undocumented immigrants is seen as an obstacle in winning the Republican presidential nomination —News reports Unless, some say, Jeb wants to stay In Florida, with the gators, He’s going to have to change his tune, Or else he’ll lose the haters.
Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality 100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality
The bad news? The forces of opposition may be just as strong as he is.
Apr 15, 2014 / Feature / Jarrett Murphy
The Tax Breaks That Are Killing the Planet The Tax Breaks That Are Killing the Planet
In the face of a changing climate and a constrained domestic budget, the lunacy of fossil fuel subsidies is hard to overstate.
Apr 15, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Al Jazeera America to the Rescue? Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Al Jazeera America.
Apr 15, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’ A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’
Why we still need a “Freedom Budget for All Americans.”
Apr 15, 2014 / John Nichols
Today on the Action McNews Network: The Disappearance of Democracy in the US Today on the Action McNews Network: The Disappearance of Democracy in the US
It seems to have gone off the map entirely.
Apr 15, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan
A young Occupy Wall Street activist ended up in the hospital after her arrest. So why is she the one being prosecuted for assault?
Apr 14, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment The Tea Party’s New Hampshire Circus Takes On the GOP Establishment
But the Tea Party’s insurgents, already failing in 2014, aren’t likely to get traction in 2016.
Apr 14, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss