Christie’s Jam Is Also the GOP’s Christie’s Jam Is Also the GOP’s
He’s not the only Republican governor who has abused his office to destroy political enemies.
Jan 15, 2014 / Editorial / John Nichols
Time Is Running Out for Mayor Bill de Blasio to Halt the New York Public Library’s Disastrous Renovation Plan Time Is Running Out for Mayor Bill de Blasio to Halt the New York Public Library’s Disastrous Renovation Plan
In mid-December, the Main Library’s celebrated stacks were booked for demolition.
Jan 15, 2014 / Editorial / Scott Sherman
Hundreds Turn Out for Georgia’s Moral Monday Hundreds Turn Out for Georgia’s Moral Monday
The resistance against right-wing policies grows to Georgia with Moral Mondays and South Carolina’s Truthful Tuesdays.
Jan 15, 2014 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Unreal Cities? Unreal Cities?
Do “smart” urban automation projects have more in common with Jane Jacobs or Le Corbusier?
Jan 15, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Catherine Tumber
Bill de Blasio’s Persuasive Case for Universal Pre-K Bill de Blasio’s Persuasive Case for Universal Pre-K
If the mayor can get the governor and state legislators to support him, New York could become the model for how to fund crucial priorities in a progressive, sustainable way.
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States
States passed fifty-three laws restricting abortion last year, but midterm elections give pro-choice activists an opportunity to flip the trend.
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It
A court has struck down net neutrality protections. But the commission has the authority to undo the damage.
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Christie: A Bully’s Bully Christie: A Bully’s Bully
Oh, how we love those Republican “straight-shooters.”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Fort Lee Jam Fort Lee Jam
Chris Christie insists he knew nothing at all Re jams at the bridge lanes. Well, maybe. But, now, those commuters are smiling. They say, “So who’s in a bigger jam, baby?”
Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Why Republicans Protect the ‘Honor’ of Offensive Team Names Why Republicans Protect the ‘Honor’ of Offensive Team Names
Conservatives have a convenient belief that when it comes to racism, it’s all about intent.
Jan 14, 2014 / Jeremiah Goulka