The Dark Side of Democracy The Dark Side of Democracy
The lead-up to the Iraq War ten years ago shows us how the media today falsely correlates importance and exclusivity.
Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses
First, cut the budget so students can’t get the courses they need. Then, bring in for-profit companies.
Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener
As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee
Workers insist “McDonald’s Must Pay.”
Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
A Truly Progressive Budget Vision A Truly Progressive Budget Vision
Unlike Paul Ryan’s thought exercise, the Congressional Progressive Caucus's budget proposal increases job spending while decreasing the public deficit.
Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
Could Phoenix Soon Become Uninhabitable? Could Phoenix Soon Become Uninhabitable?
The city is at the crossroads of climate change—and, for a host of reasons, an unsustainable future.
Mar 14, 2013 / William deBuys
‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan
Catholic Sisters say the Budget Committee chairman’s plan would “create untenable situations for those struggling to survive economically.”
Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later
Is there any benefit to be found in an unbroken record of waste, futility and shame? Only if lessons learned prevent a catastrophe in Iran.
Mar 13, 2013 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell
Noted Noted
Alleen Brown on the school closure epidemic, Elana Leopold on the impact of NYPD surveillance, Catherine Defontaine on Stéphane Hessel, and the editors on the fight against Geo Gro...
Mar 13, 2013 / Editorial / Various Contributors
Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks
The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to break them up, but he’s in an uphill battle—against not only the GOP but his own party.
Mar 13, 2013 / Editorial / William Greider
Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’ Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’
In a letter to thousands of employees, Charles Koch writes about the last election and his plans for the future.