Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions
The accord is moving forward, but the Menendez-Kirk bill could wreck everything.
Jan 3, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth
The New York Times demolishes conspiracy theories with plain, old-fashioned good reporting.
Jan 2, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014? Katrina vanden Heuvel: A War on Poverty for 2014?
The Nation’s editor in chief tallies the signature political achievements of 2013.
Jan 2, 2014 / Press Room
De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale
Everybody loves the former president. But he was no De Blasio Democrat.
Jan 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter
An agenda of constitutional amendments, structural changes and referendum votes for raises and rights.
Jan 1, 2014 / John Nichols
‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor ‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor
He takes the oath, and observers weigh in on what it all means.
Jan 1, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like? Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like?
de Blasio’s pick for schools chancellor is a great first step toward changing the direction of school reform in New York. But it was just the first step.
Dec 31, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
A Look Back at the Year in Crazy, Part Two A Look Back at the Year in Crazy, Part Two
Walmart organizes a food drive for its own employees and the Obamacare website bombs.
Dec 31, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity
The mayor-elect is getting pressure to include more blacks and Latinos among his appointments.
Dec 30, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg? De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg?
Forget what the talking heads tell you: our current mayor was often a lot more, and often a lot less, than just a manager.
Dec 29, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy