Historic Bipartisan Vote Narrowly Fails to Derail NSA Spying Historic Bipartisan Vote Narrowly Fails to Derail NSA Spying
On Wednesday, one of the most bipartisan votes of the Obama era took place—and it’s important to note why.
Jul 25, 2013 / George Zornick
No More Second Chances for Larry Summers No More Second Chances for Larry Summers
As the chances of Larry Summers being named Obama’s next chairman of the Federal Reserve increase, the media needs to question his previous statements—and women need to...
Jul 24, 2013 / William Greider
In Defense of Carlos Danger In Defense of Carlos Danger
Anthony Weiner is a weasel, a liar, a moron and a ridiculous egomaniac. It doesn’t take a picture of his junk to prove that.
Jul 24, 2013 / Richard Kim
Potemkin Checks & Balances: Boehner Blocks Real Action to Limit Syria Entanglement Potemkin Checks & Balances: Boehner Blocks Real Action to Limit Syria Entanglement
A bipartisan coalition wanted to prevent President Obama from going ahead with his plan to provide US military aid to Syrian rebels. But House Republican leaders prevented a real o...
Jul 24, 2013 / John Nichols
Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’ Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’
Five national leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty offer their perspectives on the SNAP debate and what we need to do to fight back.
Jul 24, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice
Across the country, students are occupying capitols and hitting the streets for racial justice—and generational ideals whose time has come.
Jul 23, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie
The governor claims his national TV appearances aren’t about 2016 presidential politics. He’s just trying to improve his state's image.
Jul 23, 2013 / John Nichols
Is This the Big Moment for Better Work/Family Balance Policies? Is This the Big Moment for Better Work/Family Balance Policies?
Politicians from President Obama to Republican leaders are introducing legislation aimed at fixing the challenge of balancing family and careers.
Jul 23, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Helen Thomas’s Legacy Helen Thomas’s Legacy
In praise of a reporter who understood that she needed to have access to power in order to question that power.
Jul 23, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
North Carolina Republicans Push Extreme Voter Suppression Measures North Carolina Republicans Push Extreme Voter Suppression Measures
A new voter ID bill would also cut early voting and ban same-day registration.
Jul 23, 2013 / Ari Berman