Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners? Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?
Cases like that of Weldon Angelos, who was given a fifty-five-year sentence for selling marijuana, cry out for mercy. But calls for clemency have fallen on deaf ears.
Jan 9, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky
Noted Noted
Christie Thompson on the Wilmington Ten, Greg Mitchell on Al Jazeera America, Aura Bogado on Idle No More, John Nichols on Gerda Lerner
Jan 9, 2013 / Various Contributors
How the NRA Became an Organization for Aspiring Vigilantes (Part 1) How the NRA Became an Organization for Aspiring Vigilantes (Part 1)
The turn in American firearms culture from the province of sportsman to one of macho revenge fantasies started in the 1960s.
Jan 9, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Three Ways Sensible Gun Control Could Have Prevented Aurora Shootings Three Ways Sensible Gun Control Could Have Prevented Aurora Shootings
Details emerging this week in court about July’s mass shooting show multiple ways the tragedy could have been averted.
Jan 9, 2013 / George Zornick
President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now
Twenty twelve was the hottest year on record—and far past time for the president to lead on climate change.
Jan 9, 2013 / Mark Hertsgaard
Want Pentagon Cuts? Make Barney Frank a Senator Want Pentagon Cuts? Make Barney Frank a Senator
The former congressman, who wants an interim appointment to the Senate, says the Department of Defense “could get by with a lot less.”
Jan 9, 2013 / John Nichols
Lobbyists Who Profit From Senate Dysfunction Fight Filibuster Reform Lobbyists Who Profit From Senate Dysfunction Fight Filibuster Reform
As the Senate moves to consider reforms to restore a talking filibuster, lobbyists who thrive on secrecy and corporate obstruction fight back.
Jan 9, 2013 / Lee Fang
Will the SEC Force More Campaign Finance Disclosure? Will the SEC Force More Campaign Finance Disclosure?
Publicly traded companies should have to disclose their political giving, for the good of investors and the campaign finance system.
Jan 8, 2013 / George Zornick
Avoiding a Climate-Change Apocalypse Avoiding a Climate-Change Apocalypse
With Hurricane Sandy still on the public’s mind, Obama should take action on carbon emissions and disaster response.
Jan 8, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Hates Hagel’s Independence
Obama’s defense secretary nominee will likely be confirmed, despite Republican obstructionism
Jan 8, 2013 / Press Room