Stop the Democrats’ Surrender to a Blue Slip Stop the Democrats’ Surrender to a Blue Slip
Is it too much to ask—is it anything to ask at all—that the president nominate judges who share his values?
Feb 25, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Could Jeb Bush Be the GOP’s 2016 Savior? Could Jeb Bush Be the GOP’s 2016 Savior?
With Chris Christie in hot water, big donors in the GOP are turning to another Bush.
Feb 25, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
At New York City Council, Progressive Era Begins With Rule Changes At New York City Council, Progressive Era Begins With Rule Changes
Amid the push for a more progressive New York, City Council wrestles with complicated questions about how to divvy up power.
Feb 25, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Congressman John Dingell, D—Healthcare Is a Right Congressman John Dingell, D—Healthcare Is a Right
Like his father before him, the retiring congressman kept proposing single-payer healthcare. It’s still the best idea.
Feb 24, 2014 / John Nichols
20 Years Ago, an Army Veteran Reported a Sexual Assault. She’s Still Waiting for Justice. 20 Years Ago, an Army Veteran Reported a Sexual Assault. She’s Still Waiting for Justice.
Congress continues to debate changes to the military justice system after decades of scandals, investigatory panels and trials have failed to stem the sexual assault epidemic. ...
Feb 24, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
De Blasio Skids. Time to Floor It! De Blasio Skids. Time to Floor It!
From snow response to blown stop signs, it’s been a rough couple weeks for the mayor. Time to play defense?
Feb 24, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
David Samson’s Tangled Web at the Port Authority David Samson’s Tangled Web at the Port Authority
An intimate of Christie’s, the PA chairman may be on his way out.
Feb 24, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote
It is time to call out politicians who use the authority of government to weaken existing unions and to thrwart the right to organize.
Feb 22, 2014 / John Nichols
Lee Fang: The Rise of Shadow Lobbying Lee Fang: The Rise of Shadow Lobbying
Lee Fang visits Democracy Now! to discuss “The Shadow Lobbying Complex,” his latest feature for The Nation.
Feb 21, 2014 / Press Room
Life Just Got Better for Homeless Kids in New York Life Just Got Better for Homeless Kids in New York
De Blasio closes shoddy shelters, and eyes a bigger fix.
Feb 21, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy