Politics

Pete Seeger: This Man Surrounded Hate and Forced it to Surrender

Pete Seeger: This Man Surrounded Hate and Forced it to Surrender Pete Seeger: This Man Surrounded Hate and Forced it to Surrender

“I have sung for rich and poor, for Americans of every possible political and religious opinion and persuasion, of every race, color, and creed.”

Jan 28, 2014 / John Nichols

New Law Could Force All of Louisiana’s Abortion Clinics to Close

New Law Could Force All of Louisiana’s Abortion Clinics to Close New Law Could Force All of Louisiana’s Abortion Clinics to Close

The state is moving forward with a secretive overhaul of licensing requirements that place exceptional burdens on women and providers. 

Jan 27, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It?

If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It? If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It?

Amy Treptow came to Washington to tell her story of climbing out of poverty. Some elected officials were more interested than others. 

Jan 27, 2014 / Greg Kaufmann

This Month, Students Massed Against Stop-and-Frisk, Won on Title IX and Scared Off Tom Corbett

This Month, Students Massed Against Stop-and-Frisk, Won on Title IX and Scared Off Tom Corbett This Month, Students Massed Against Stop-and-Frisk, Won on Title IX and Scared Off Tom Corbett

From Philadelphia to Sacramento, students fight to reclaim public education.

Jan 27, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union

Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union

Will Obama's State of the Union address be too lackluster to make a difference? 

Jan 27, 2014 / George Zornick

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address

Will Obama move the conversation on inequality forward?

Jan 27, 2014 / Press Room

What Rand Paul Said About Women Yesterday Was Even Worse Than You Think

What Rand Paul Said About Women Yesterday Was Even Worse Than You Think What Rand Paul Said About Women Yesterday Was Even Worse Than You Think

Does Rand Paul realize that the majority of American women are not related to him?

Jan 27, 2014 / Annie Shields

The Two Faces of Empire

The Two Faces of Empire The Two Faces of Empire

The main characters in Melville’s Moby-Dick and Benito Cereno represent the dark, corrupting branches of American imperialism.  

Jan 27, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Greg Grandin

Anchorage School District Plans to Cut 219 Positions, Including 159 Teachers

Anchorage School District Plans to Cut 219 Positions, Including 159 Teachers Anchorage School District Plans to Cut 219 Positions, Including 159 Teachers

Alaska Governor Parnell and his Republican-led legislature gave hundreds of millions of dollars in tax cuts to major oil companies, and suddenly Anchorage public schools don’...

Jan 27, 2014 / Allison Kilkenny

Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High?

Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High? Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High?

With just a few appointments to a key board, de Blasio could take a step toward lower rents for New Yorkers.

Jan 27, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

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