Politics

Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President

Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President

The independent senator is a reluctant prospect. But he says the times demand a progressive alternative to politics as usual.

Nov 19, 2013 / John Nichols

Witnesses to Hunger (and Poverty) on the Hill

Witnesses to Hunger (and Poverty) on the Hill Witnesses to Hunger (and Poverty) on the Hill

Five Witnesses to Hunger came to Capitol Hill to talk poverty and hunger with Congress.

Nov 19, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Republican Alternatives to Healthcare

Republican Alternatives to Healthcare Republican Alternatives to Healthcare

You've got to admire their creativity.

Nov 19, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’

The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’ The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’

A new disclosure shows that the fracking industry has spent millions to buy off political support. 

Nov 18, 2013 / Lee Fang

As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record

As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record

In his campaign book, Unintimidated, the controversial Wisconsin governor offers a rewrite of his history.

Nov 18, 2013 / John Nichols

Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says

Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says

Commanders are also encouraging service members to lobby against Senator Gillibrand’s bill. 

Nov 15, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Getting Down to Big Business: A Conservative American Romance (Part 3)

Getting Down to Big Business: A Conservative American Romance (Part 3) Getting Down to Big Business: A Conservative American Romance (Part 3)

We talk about conservatism’s “business” and "traditionalist" wings. But when it gets right down to it, they’re as interconnected as the two sides ...

Nov 15, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors

Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors

An anti-union organizers calls for another bloody battle in the South. 

Nov 14, 2013 / Lee Fang

Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes

Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes

The $15-an-hour wage candidate Kshama Sawant takes the lead in a “historic” citywide race.

Nov 14, 2013 / John Nichols

The Progressive Electoral Wave of 2013

The Progressive Electoral Wave of 2013 The Progressive Electoral Wave of 2013

The big story this November is a cross-country rejection of austerity and inequality and support for social justice.

Nov 13, 2013 / The Editors

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