Politics

Barney Frank Talks Common Sense

Barney Frank Talks Common Sense Barney Frank Talks Common Sense

The congressman sees an opportunity to confront military bloat in the deficit debates and war-weariness.

May 1, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Wall Street Defanged Dodd-Frank

How Wall Street Defanged Dodd-Frank How Wall Street Defanged Dodd-Frank

Battalions of regulatory lawyers burrowed deep in the federal bureaucracy to foil reform.

Apr 30, 2013 / Feature / Gary Rivlin

Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion

Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion

Why won't the EPA regulate ammonium nitrate? Barbara Boxer wants to know.

Apr 30, 2013 / George Zornick

The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands

The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands

When will free-traders-gone-wild own up to their complicity in brutal injustices like last week’s deadly factory fire?

Apr 30, 2013 / William Greider

Does Guantanamo Exist?

Does Guantanamo Exist? Does Guantanamo Exist?

Are those hunger strikers I hear? Or is it just the wind?

Apr 30, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back

John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back

The difference between rich and poor is stunting economic growth, the mayoral candidate says.

Apr 29, 2013 / The Nation

How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics

How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics

A new study highlights the vital role high African-American turnout played in 2012. Activists say voters were “outraged and energized” over threats to voting rights. Bo...

Apr 29, 2013 / John Nichols

House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts

House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts

Last year's farm bill stalled because the GOP proposed deep food stamp cuts—and now they want even more. 

Apr 29, 2013 / George Zornick

Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO]

Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO] Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO]

Common Cause CEO Bob Edgar died last week. As New Yorkers, among others, push forward on bills to change campaign financing, it's worth remembering his words.

Apr 29, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (4/28/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (4/28/13)

Gender segmentation still prevails in the workplace, the greenery of West Virginia hides the scars of strip mining and Canada's border service holds off on capturing terror sus...

Apr 28, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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