Politics

Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike

Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike Nothing Says You Care Like a Missile Strike

But maybe a Facebook post would be just as good. And result in fewer casualties.

Sep 3, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition

Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition Austerity Is for the Little People: Syria Edition

While millions of Americans lose their public services, some officials feel confident the US can handle funding another expensive military operation abroad.

Sep 3, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote

Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote

Obama’s choice delays military intervention and opens way for debate on whether strikes are justified.

Aug 31, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Victory for Homeless Vets in LA

Victory for Homeless Vets in LA Victory for Homeless Vets in LA

A federal court rules that Veterans Affairs can’t lease land for rent-a-car lot, hotel laundry and film studio storage.

Aug 30, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener

This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March

This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March This Week in Poverty: John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March

President Obama speaks eloquently about the economic goals of the March on Washington, but passes up opportunities to stand with low-wage workers.

Aug 30, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Britain’s Bump in the Road to War

Britain’s Bump in the Road to War Britain’s Bump in the Road to War

Thanks to Ed Miliband, Britons now have what we were never given in the run-up to war in Iraq.

Aug 30, 2013 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan

Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress?

Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress? Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress?

More than 150 House Democrats and Republicans say: “Congress must assert our authority.”

Aug 29, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

On the Anniversary of the March on Washington, a New Fight for Voting Rights

On the Anniversary of the March on Washington, a New Fight for Voting Rights On the Anniversary of the March on Washington, a New Fight for Voting Rights

The right to vote is under the most sustained attack since 1965, but civil rights activists are fighting back.

Aug 28, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman

Paying CEOs Top Dollar for Poor Performance

Paying CEOs Top Dollar for Poor Performance Paying CEOs Top Dollar for Poor Performance

A new report reveals that America’s highest-paid CEOs often do their jobs badly, leaving taxpayers to clean up the mess.

Aug 28, 2013 / Blog / Zoƫ Carpenter

Arrested for Singing

Arrested for Singing Arrested for Singing

Civil rights and labor activist David Newby is not done dissenting.

Aug 28, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

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