Politics

‘60 Minutes’ Does It Again

‘60 Minutes’ Does It Again ‘60 Minutes’ Does It Again

The program’s attack on government investments in green technology ignores basic facts.  

Jan 6, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Kshama Sawant

Seattle Swears In a Socialist Seattle Swears In a Socialist

Kshama Sawant sees her election as “a sign that we are heading into a period of political change.”

Jan 6, 2014 / John Nichols

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

The modern national security state can be understood as a proselytizing warrior religion, complete with its own sacred texts, holy orders and warrior priests. 

Jan 6, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Ari Berman: Can Moral Mondays Save North Carolina?

Ari Berman: Can Moral Mondays Save North Carolina? Ari Berman: Can Moral Mondays Save North Carolina?

The Nation’s Ari Berman joins Bill Moyers to discuss Moral Mondays and the sharp turn to the right in North Carolina state politics.

Jan 6, 2014 / Press Room

Senators From States With the Highest Unemployment Poised to Kill Unemployment Insurance Bill

Senators From States With the Highest Unemployment Poised to Kill Unemployment Insurance Bill Senators From States With the Highest Unemployment Poised to Kill Unemployment Insurance Bill

Killing a benefit extension may not hurt individual red-state senators, but it can damage party prospects. 

Jan 6, 2014 / George Zornick

Moral Mondays Come to Georgia

Moral Mondays Come to Georgia Moral Mondays Come to Georgia

The Moral Monday protests that began in North Carolina in response to right-wing policies are spreading to Georgia.

Jan 6, 2014 / Allison Kilkenny

NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa?

NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa? NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa?

The press defends a helpless city against the terror that is Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Jan 6, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service Darrell Issa’s Cruelest Cut: A Seriously Cynical Attack on the Postal Service

This key congressman would offset restoring benefit cuts for veterans by undermining the USPS, a top employer of vets.

Jan 4, 2014 / John Nichols

Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?

Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him? Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?

The new public advocate says she’ll “call out” anyone who stands in the way of progress. That includes the new mayor.

Jan 3, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?

Jan 3, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

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