Politics

Were Charter Teachers and Students Pressured to Rally for Charter Schools in Albany?

Were Charter Teachers and Students Pressured to Rally for Charter Schools in Albany? Were Charter Teachers and Students Pressured to Rally for Charter Schools in Albany?

Several employees at Eva Moskowitz’s charter network expressed discomfort with a March 4 political rally in Albany.

Mar 14, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

Could Paul Ryan's inflammatory remarks about race and poverty spark a meaningful discussion in Congress?

Mar 13, 2014 / George Zornick

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”

Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols

In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side?

In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side? In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side?

Obama gave what appeared to be a bland statement on the controversy—but implicitly, he took a side. 

Mar 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Rep. Barbara Lee Hits Back at Paul Ryan’s Dog-Whistle Politics

Rep. Barbara Lee Hits Back at Paul Ryan’s Dog-Whistle Politics Rep. Barbara Lee Hits Back at Paul Ryan’s Dog-Whistle Politics

What Paul Ryan really means when he lambasts “inner city” culture.

Mar 12, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Tell Apple to Protect Its Workers From Dangerous Chemicals

Tell Apple to Protect Its Workers From Dangerous Chemicals Tell Apple to Protect Its Workers From Dangerous Chemicals

Included among the hundreds of chemicals used in electronics manufacturing in China are known carcinogens and reproductive toxins.

Mar 12, 2014 / NationAction

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The successful smear campaign against him undermined a key principle of our justice system: that everyone is entitled to legal representation.

Mar 12, 2014 / The Editors

Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System

Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System

As Senator Feinstein has revealed, the CIA will not only stall but even spy on Congress to impede its investigation of wrongdoing.

Mar 12, 2014 / Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr.

Paul Ryan’s Culture Canard

Paul Ryan’s Culture Canard Paul Ryan’s Culture Canard

“Inner-city men,” says Ryan, need to learn the “value and the culture of work.”

Mar 12, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth

Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth

The details of the CIA’s torture program may finally come to light. 

Mar 12, 2014 / Robert Scheer

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