Politics

Five Best Kennedy Assassination Books

Five Best Kennedy Assassination Books Five Best Kennedy Assassination Books

DeLillo and Mailer, Caro and Bugiolsi—and Stephen King.

Nov 12, 2013 / Jon Wiener

Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA

Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA Twice Betrayed, Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Face Discrimination at the VA

In trying to obtain VA benefits for the mental health effects of military sexual trauma, many survivors face bureaucratic hurdles, long delays and ultimately, rejection. 

Nov 11, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Why Obamacare’s Troubled Rollout Might Force the Cooperation Health Reform Needs

Why Obamacare’s Troubled Rollout Might Force the Cooperation Health Reform Needs Why Obamacare’s Troubled Rollout Might Force the Cooperation Health Reform Needs

The failures, though painful, might force both Republicans and the Obama administration to compromise.

Nov 11, 2013 / Harold Pollack

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Debating the JFK Legacy, in Real Time

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Debating the JFK Legacy, in Real Time This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Debating the JFK Legacy, in Real Time

Was there more to JFK than a coiffure arranged by facing south in a strong east wind?

Nov 9, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Sullivan vs. Sullivan (Plus: Reed on Al Jazeera America) Sullivan vs. Sullivan (Plus: Reed on Al Jazeera America)

Eric takes on Andrew Sullivan's ideological backflips, Reed spends an election night with Al Jazeera America.

Nov 8, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

A non-billionaire mayor, backed by labor with a budget of $72 billion to dispense? It’ll be worth watching. 

Nov 8, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Women of color are the “gender gap.”

Nov 7, 2013 / Zerlina Maxwell

‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’

‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’ ‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’

Syriza tables no-confidence motion as Greek government evicts workers from state broadcaster.

Nov 7, 2013 / Maria Margaronis

Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas

Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas

Efforts to restrict student voting failed in North Carolina, but voter suppression attempts accelerated in Texas during the last election. 

Nov 7, 2013 / Ari Berman

The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose

The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose

The Wisconsin governor wants to be the GOP presidential nominee. But he had a lousy 2013 Election Day.

Nov 7, 2013 / John Nichols

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