Politics

An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity

An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity

Bankruptcy will dramatically alter Detroit's future. Yet, Michigan’s governor seeks it without consulting the voters.

Jul 19, 2013 / John Nichols

North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law

North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law

As Congress debates the Voting Rights Act, North Carolina rushes to implement a new voter suppression law. 

Jul 18, 2013 / Ari Berman

A Letter to Edward Snowden

A Letter to Edward Snowden A Letter to Edward Snowden

Prometheus among the cannibals.

Jul 18, 2013 / Rebecca Solnit

Samantha Power’s Testimony Confirms Foreign Policy Orthodoxy

Samantha Power’s Testimony Confirms Foreign Policy Orthodoxy Samantha Power’s Testimony Confirms Foreign Policy Orthodoxy

The nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations said Security Council authorization should not be necessary for military action. 

Jul 17, 2013 / Zoƫ Carpenter

Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street

Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street

Elizabeth Warren celebrates the confirmation of Richard Cordray to head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Jul 17, 2013 / Chris Hayes

North Carolina’s Moral Mondays

North Carolina’s Moral Mondays North Carolina’s Moral Mondays

An inspiring grassroots movement is fighting back against the GOP’s outrageous budget cuts and attacks on democracy.

Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman

A New Season for Reform

A New Season for Reform A New Season for Reform

Dodd-Frank didn’t succeed in putting an end to “too big to fail” banks, but a new bill to restore the Glass-Steagall Act might.

Jul 17, 2013 / William Greider

Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground

Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground

Attorney General Holder, civil rights groups, legislators and newspapers seek a reconsideration of “shoot first” laws—and Stevie Wonder won't play "Stand...

Jul 17, 2013 / John Nichols

Charles Koch on the Poor: Let Them Eat Economic Freedom

Charles Koch on the Poor: Let Them Eat Economic Freedom Charles Koch on the Poor: Let Them Eat Economic Freedom

Just give free-market ideology a few seconds of your time and you, too, can join the 1 percent!

Jul 16, 2013 / Leslie Savan

The Eye on the Pyramids (Part 2: Bushed)

The Eye on the Pyramids (Part 2: Bushed) The Eye on the Pyramids (Part 2: Bushed)

The scammers of the ‘multi-level marketing’ industry were on their way to being shut down in the 1990s—and then a Republican came to the White House.

Jul 16, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

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