Politics

Watch the State of the Union with ‘The Nation’

Watch the State of the Union with ‘The Nation’ Watch the State of the Union with ‘The Nation’

On Tuesday, January 28, at 9 PM, join Nation writers and editors for live fact-checking and analysis during the President’s 2014 State of the Union address.

Jan 24, 2014 / The Nation

Justice Department Could Ease Regulations for Legal Weed Businesses ‘Very Soon’

Justice Department Could Ease Regulations for Legal Weed Businesses ‘Very Soon’ Justice Department Could Ease Regulations for Legal Weed Businesses ‘Very Soon’

Currently commercial marijuana retailers have virtually no access to banks--but Attorney General Eric Holder says that might be about to change.

Jan 24, 2014 / George Zornick

How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia

How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia

The recent chemical spill is the latest chapter in a very old story: total capitulation to industry by state officials. 

Jan 24, 2014 / Omar Ghabra

Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC

Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC

The American Legislative Exchange Council is circulating a "Model Policy" resolution endorsing the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Jan 24, 2014 / John Nichols

Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors

Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors

De Blasio wants mayors to turn up the heat on members of Congress who ignore cities.

Jan 23, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Rutgers Students Take Christie to Task

Rutgers Students Take Christie to Task Rutgers Students Take Christie to Task

The Daily Targum weighs in on Bridgegate.

Jan 23, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Mike Huckabee Actually Said This About Women Today

Mike Huckabee Actually Said This About Women Today Mike Huckabee Actually Said This About Women Today

“The Republicans don’t have a war on women. They have a war for women.”

Jan 23, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Spoiler Alert: The GOP Won’t Budge on Its Anti-Choice Platform

Spoiler Alert: The GOP Won’t Budge on Its Anti-Choice Platform Spoiler Alert: The GOP Won’t Budge on Its Anti-Choice Platform

Because the “War on Women” worked so well last time.

Jan 23, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional

The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional

A presidential commission has proposed steps to make registering and voting easier. But it does not address the crisis of exceptionally low turnout.

Jan 23, 2014 / John Nichols

6 Conservatives Who Support Raising the Minimum Wage

6 Conservatives Who Support Raising the Minimum Wage 6 Conservatives Who Support Raising the Minimum Wage

From software tycoons to media pundits, some conservatives have argued for raising the minimum wage.

Jan 22, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

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