Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/8/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/8/13)
This week witnessed widespread school closings in Philadelphia, the threat of war with Iran, the death of Hugo Chávez and the exploits of the Russian (and American) secret p...
Mar 9, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
What Next for Venezuela, After Chávez? What Next for Venezuela, After Chávez?
He may have been a dominant, charismatic leader, but Chavismo is an internally diverse, deeply rooted movement that will not disappear anytime soon.
Mar 8, 2013 / Gabriel Hetland
The Paid Sick Leave Battle Widens in the States The Paid Sick Leave Battle Widens in the States
Progressives are making real headway on mandatory paid sick leave at the local level—but the conservative pushback is on.
Mar 8, 2013 / George Zornick
Drone-Zapping Americans at Home? Drone-Zapping Americans at Home?
Now that John Brennan has been confirmed, it’s time for the national security establishment to come clean on its crimes in the Global War on Terror.
Mar 8, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
John Nichols: How Can the Republican Obstructionists Be Defeated? John Nichols: How Can the Republican Obstructionists Be Defeated?
President Obama wined and dined Republicans to talk policy bargains. Who’s getting served?
Mar 8, 2013 / Press Room
This Week in Poverty: ‘A Place at the Table’ and ‘American Winter’ This Week in Poverty: ‘A Place at the Table’ and ‘American Winter’
Two new documentaries take a hard look at the struggles of low-income and middle class families to access the basics—like food, housing, healthcare and education.
Mar 8, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
How the US Denies Justice to Victims of Sexual Violence Worldwide How the US Denies Justice to Victims of Sexual Violence Worldwide
The Helms Amendment bans the use of US foreign aid for all abortion care, including for victims of sexual assault. This International Women's Day, it's time to remember the...
Mar 8, 2013 / Jessica Arons
‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’? ‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?
Barack Obama’s group to mobilize grassroots support planned to rely on large donations. Is it possible to change a broken system from within?
Mar 7, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like
Rand Paul provided an illustration of what filibuster reformers have been seeking.
Mar 7, 2013 / John Nichols
Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History Why the Invasion of Iraq Was the Single Worst Foreign Policy Decision in American History
Ignore the jingoism, from politicians and the press—the tenth anniversary marks a tenth year from hell.
Mar 7, 2013 / Peter Van Buren