Politics

Noted Noted

Robert Dreyfuss on peace and the inaugural address, Dan Wakefield on inaugural poet Richard Blanco, James Cersonsky and Alec Luhn on student movements, the editors on Jeremy Scahil...

Jan 23, 2013 / Various Contributors

Google’s Monopoly on the News

Google’s Monopoly on the News Google’s Monopoly on the News

Left undiscussed in the FTC’s investigation is the search giant’s ability to limit what we all read.  

Jan 23, 2013 / William F. Baker

From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

President Obama’s symbolic recognition of minorities isn’t a substitute for policy, but it does matter.

Jan 23, 2013 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

GOP Version2013: Battling Not Just Democrats but Democracy

GOP Version2013: Battling Not Just Democrats but Democracy GOP Version2013: Battling Not Just Democrats but Democracy

After the “Virginia Coup,” where Republican legislators gerrymandered election lines, does anyone doubt that Reince Priebus is serious about rigging the Electoral Colle...

Jan 23, 2013 / John Nichols

Obama’s First Term Was Shaped by Clashes With Big-Business Interests

Obama’s First Term Was Shaped by Clashes With Big-Business Interests Obama’s First Term Was Shaped by Clashes With Big-Business Interests

President Barack Obama’s second term will be shaped by his battles with big business lobbyists in his first. 

Jan 22, 2013 / Lee Fang

What Obama’s Inaugural Address Got Wrong About Poverty

What Obama’s Inaugural Address Got Wrong About Poverty What Obama’s Inaugural Address Got Wrong About Poverty

It makes no sense to suggest that a poor child could ever have “the same chance to succeed as anybody else.”

Jan 22, 2013 / Betsy Reed

Brennan at the CIA Might Surprise Us

Brennan at the CIA Might Surprise Us Brennan at the CIA Might Surprise Us

The tough guy might yet rein in drones. And steer the CIA away from covert ops to intelligence collection.

Jan 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The White House Sends Troubling Signals About Its First Climate Test: Keystone XL

The White House Sends Troubling Signals About Its First Climate Test: Keystone XL The White House Sends Troubling Signals About Its First Climate Test: Keystone XL

Approving the Keystone XL pipeline would be a crippling blow to the idea the White House is serious about addressing climate change.

Jan 22, 2013 / George Zornick

NRA Debate Tips

NRA Debate Tips NRA Debate Tips

Afraid of big government taking away your guns? Here are six arguments you can use to defend yourself.

Jan 22, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Cuomo’s Clean Elections Choice

Cuomo’s Clean Elections Choice Cuomo’s Clean Elections Choice

Cecilia Tkaczyk’s underdog victory on a campaign finance reform platform should stir up the struggle against money in politics—and push the governor to take a stance.

Jan 22, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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