Politics

A Lonely Spot in a Lonely War A Lonely Spot in a Lonely War

Eric on Neil Young and Reed on Jake Tapper's Afghanistan book.

Jan 31, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Hagel So Frightens Neocons and Guardians of the Military-Industrial Complex

Why Hagel So Frightens Neocons and Guardians of the Military-Industrial Complex Why Hagel So Frightens Neocons and Guardians of the Military-Industrial Complex

The former Republican senator has an independent streak that unsettles Republicans, and even some Democrats. 

Jan 31, 2013 / John Nichols

The Hagel Hearings

The Hagel Hearings The Hagel Hearings

Today's confirmation hearings are the last best chance to debate the truth about a lost war and America's war-making future.

Jan 31, 2013 / Nick Turse

‘The Americans’: Soviet Spies on Cable TV

‘The Americans’: Soviet Spies on Cable TV ‘The Americans’: Soviet Spies on Cable TV

“Implausible” is too generous a word for this show.

Jan 31, 2013 / Jon Wiener

E-Mails Show Jeb Bush Foundation Lobbied For Businesses, Including One Tied To Bush

E-Mails Show Jeb Bush Foundation Lobbied For Businesses, Including One Tied To Bush E-Mails Show Jeb Bush Foundation Lobbied For Businesses, Including One Tied To Bush

Newly released e-mails show the former governor's foundation quietly promoted his corporate partners, including a company he's invested in. 

Jan 31, 2013 / Lee Fang

Noted Noted

Judith Long on Jane Sharples, Allison Kilkenny on the fight for Philly’s schools

Jan 30, 2013 / Various Contributors

Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama

Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama

Awaiting a Keystone decision, environmentalists make a historic vow to engage in mass civil disobedience. 

Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

The Election Reform Moment? The Election Reform Moment?

The good news is that things have gotten so bad, almost everyone agrees we need to make big changes.

Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols

Libertarian Mugged by Reality

Libertarian Mugged by Reality Libertarian Mugged by Reality

Perhaps it’s time to revise the old saw that the ivory tower breeds liberals, and the “real world” makes them conservative.

Jan 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain

The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain

Does the national debate over immigration reform augur a more just sytem? Ask immigrants themselves. 

Jan 30, 2013 / Aura Bogado

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