Politics

What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom?

What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom? What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom?

The BDS movement is having a powerful impact in Israel, but there are dangers in applying boycotts to academia.

Dec 6, 2013 / Michelle Goldberg

Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs

Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs

Third Way's fundraising consultant's biggest client is a group devoted to defeating Third Way Democrats.

Dec 6, 2013 / Lee Fang

Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts?

Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts? Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts?

While Obama described his vision for an economy defined by mobility, Senator Debbie Stabenow cut a deal for at least another $8 billion in food stamp cuts. 

Dec 6, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension

House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension

The movement comes off the heels of Obama's critical speech yesterday on the economy.

Dec 5, 2013 / George Zornick

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’ Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

In a speech Wednesday, the President said economic inequality will be "the defining challenge" of his remaining time in office. 

Dec 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Can Bill de Blasio Stop Gentrification? Can Anyone?

Can Bill de Blasio Stop Gentrification? Can Anyone? Can Bill de Blasio Stop Gentrification? Can Anyone?

Current market-based solutions only tinker around the edges.

Dec 4, 2013 / Michelle Goldberg

Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts

Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts

The Ohio legislature is once again passing new restrictions to make it harder to vote.

Dec 4, 2013 / Ari Berman

GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party

GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party

The Democratic think tank Third Way relies on money from corporate interests, lobbyists and Republican donors.

Dec 3, 2013 / Lee Fang

The End of Dark Money?

The End of Dark Money? The End of Dark Money?

Not quite.

Dec 3, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy

Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy

By handing power to GOP governor’s “emergency manager,” judge threatens retirees, risks a “fire sale” of assets and thwarts the will of the people.

Dec 3, 2013 / John Nichols

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