Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/27/13)
This week: Obama outlines an aggressive plan to address climate change, Egyptians brace for a second revolution and the Supreme Court erodes workers’ rights.
Jun 28, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’ On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’
Congressman Peter Welch is building a bipartisan coalition to block military aid to Syrian rebel groups until authorized by Congress.
Jun 28, 2013 / John Nichols
Will Mel Watt Back Principal Reduction? Will Mel Watt Back Principal Reduction?
Writing down underwater mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could save the government billions and help millions of Americans.
Jun 27, 2013 / George Zornick
Six Months After Leaving Office, Most US Senators Already Land Corporate Boards or Lobby Gigs Six Months After Leaving Office, Most US Senators Already Land Corporate Boards or Lobby Gigs
The revolving door swings quickly for the US Senate: over half of the last retiring class have already joined a corporate board or taken a K Street–related job.
Jun 26, 2013 / Lee Fang
Wendy Davis, Superhero Wendy Davis, Superhero
Her eleven-hour filibuster blocked the passage of a draconian abortion ban—and awakened a pro-choice sleeping giant.
Jun 26, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
Obama Lays Out His Plan to Slow Global Warming Obama Lays Out His Plan to Slow Global Warming
The president committed to leading an international effort against climate change—but he remains undecided about the Keystone XL pipeline.
Jun 26, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Update: Draconian Anti-Abortion Bill Filibustered and Defeated in Texas Update: Draconian Anti-Abortion Bill Filibustered and Defeated in Texas
SB5 would have forced thirty-seven of the forty-two abortion clinics in Texas to shut down.
Jun 26, 2013 / Annie Shields
Austerity Loses in Massachusetts Austerity Loses in Massachusetts
Ed Markey campaigned against cuts and won 55-44.
Jun 26, 2013 / John Nichols
The Struggle for Voting Rights Continues The Struggle for Voting Rights Continues
In the wake of the Supreme Court's devastating decision, citizens need to litigate, vote and pass a constitutional amendment.
Jun 25, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry
The Secret Foreign Donor Behind the American Enterprise Institute The Secret Foreign Donor Behind the American Enterprise Institute
The right-wing think tank received big money from Taiwan’s government at the same time that it was churning out policy papers and articles urging US military aid to Taipei.
Jun 25, 2013 / Eli Clifton