Shutdown, Sequestered and Days of Awe Shutdown, Sequestered and Days of Awe
The state of things for people in poverty—made worse by the sequester and shutdown—should cause awe in every member of Congress.
Oct 7, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown
Government workers all across the country protest the shutdown that deprives them of paychecks.
Oct 7, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
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
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
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
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
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’?
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
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
The buyers come from all over the globe, bearing cash and complicated pasts.
Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Ken Silverstein