Politics

Yes, Federal Workers Are Essential

Yes, Federal Workers Are Essential Yes, Federal Workers Are Essential

The House votes 407-0 to guarantee back pay for federal employees. But it will not let them do their jobs.

Oct 6, 2013 / John Nichols

The GOP’s White Southern Republican Problem

The GOP’s White Southern Republican Problem The GOP’s White Southern Republican Problem

White Southern Republicans hold the balance of power in the Congress, which is a major reason why there’s a government shutdown. 

Oct 4, 2013 / Ari Berman

Tim DeChristopher: There Is No ‘Neutral’ in the Climate Fight

Tim DeChristopher: There Is No ‘Neutral’ in the Climate Fight Tim DeChristopher: There Is No ‘Neutral’ in the Climate Fight

A response to Harvard President Drew Faust by climate activist Tim DeChristopher, now studying at Harvard Divinity School, on fossil-fuel divestment.

Oct 4, 2013 / Wen Stephenson

AmeriCorps VISTA Members: At Work With No Pay During the Shutdown

AmeriCorps VISTA Members: At Work With No Pay During the Shutdown AmeriCorps VISTA Members: At Work With No Pay During the Shutdown

And they earn so little that missing a paycheck means a lot.

Oct 3, 2013 / Max Rivlin-Nadler

Congressional Liberals Mobilize to Keep Social Insurance Out of Shutdown Talks

Congressional Liberals Mobilize to Keep Social Insurance Out of Shutdown Talks Congressional Liberals Mobilize to Keep Social Insurance Out of Shutdown Talks

Progressive members of Congress are pledging to oppose 

Oct 3, 2013 / George Zornick

Why Did a British Tabloid Call Ed Miliband’s Dad an Evil, Jewish Marxist ‘Who Hated Britain’?

Why Did a British Tabloid Call Ed Miliband’s Dad an Evil, Jewish Marxist ‘Who Hated Britain’? Why Did a British Tabloid Call Ed Miliband’s Dad an Evil, Jewish Marxist ‘Who Hated Britain’?

While the politics of the smear are straightforward, the cultural meaning is more complicated—and much nastier.

Oct 3, 2013 / D.D. Guttenplan

Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can

Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can

It was not that long ago that Ann Richards was elected to lead the Lone Star State. Can Wendy Davis do the same?

Oct 3, 2013 / John Nichols

Miami: Where Luxury Real Estate Meets Dirty Money

Miami: Where Luxury Real Estate Meets Dirty Money Miami: Where Luxury Real Estate Meets Dirty Money

The buyers come from all over the globe, bearing cash and complicated pasts.

Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Ken Silverstein

City of Rogues City of Rogues

Here are a few recent buyers of high-end Miami properties.

Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Ken Silverstein

How Jose Pedro de Morais Jr. Came to Miami

How Jose Pedro de Morais Jr. Came to Miami How Jose Pedro de Morais Jr. Came to Miami

The former finance minister of a notoriously corrupt regime in Angola is living in high style.

Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Ken Silverstein

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