Politics

From Albuquerque to Albany, Students Build Regional Networks

From Albuquerque to Albany, Students Build Regional Networks From Albuquerque to Albany, Students Build Regional Networks

As students in Philadelphia and Chicago resist draconian budget cuts, organizers across the country build for August’s National Student Power Convergence.

Jun 21, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Court Documents Reveal Extent of Federal Investigation Into WikiLeaks

Court Documents Reveal Extent of Federal Investigation Into WikiLeaks Court Documents Reveal Extent of Federal Investigation Into WikiLeaks

Recently unsealed court documents obtained by The Nation reveal a broad federal investigation that is using subpoena powers rarely wielded against journalists. 

Jun 21, 2013 / Sam Knight

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/21/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/21/13)

This week: Turkey’s citizens are uniting against an authoritarian state, the families of Guantanamo Bay hunger strikers are waiting for action and universities are becoming i...

Jun 21, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

This Week in Poverty: The Older Americans Act and US Seniors

This Week in Poverty: The Older Americans Act and US Seniors This Week in Poverty: The Older Americans Act and US Seniors

Older Americans Act programs save money and lives. Why is it so hard to reauthorize something that consumes just 0.06 percent of the budget?

Jun 21, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform? Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?

With a Republican majority revolting against a pathway to citizenship, John Boehner may be the only one who can get the legislation back on track. 

Jun 20, 2013 / Chris Hayes

How America Became a Dollarocracy

How America Became a Dollarocracy How America Became a Dollarocracy

How can we save our political system from the corrupting influence of money?

Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols

A Deceptive Win on Plan B

A Deceptive Win on Plan B A Deceptive Win on Plan B

Our reproductive rights are still in danger.

Jun 20, 2013 / StudentNation / Kathleen Robin Joyce and StudentNation

WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose

WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose

Streaming live from June 20-23.

Jun 20, 2013 / The Nation

Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered

Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered

Food stamp cuts represent a broader agenda for a Republican caucus that doesn’t ‘believe in government.’

Jun 20, 2013 / George Zornick

Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights

Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights

It was absolutely right to honor the great abolitionist by renewing his call for full voting rights for DC—and all of America.

Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols

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