Ralph Nader: How Big Business Has Taken Control of the US Government Ralph Nader: How Big Business Has Taken Control of the US Government
Are the people who predict catastrophies and disasters—and are dissenters in the press—marginalized, even after they predict outcomes?
Jun 4, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC The Most Underestimated Feminist in DC
With a two-seat gain while chair of the DSCC and a successful effort to get a budget through the Senate under her belt, Patty Murray has become a major force in the Senate.
Jun 4, 2013 / David Sarasohn
Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right Lessons for Gun Control: Learning to Lose Right
Gun control advocates can take a page from Harry Truman’s long struggle for public health insurance.
Jun 4, 2013 / Harold Pollack and James Morone
Apocalypse on a String Apocalypse on a String
It’s not 1945 anymore. Humanity needs to get itself together.
Jun 4, 2013 / Noam Chomsky
Building a Progressive Caucus in NYC: Why it Matters Building a Progressive Caucus in NYC: Why it Matters
Instead of focusing on the mayoral race, why not focus on building a progressive caucus to defend the issues that need to be defended?
Jun 4, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Can Talking Drones Trust Obama? Can Talking Drones Trust Obama?
It may be a bumpy ride, but this relationship was made to last.
Jun 4, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
Disclosure Shows Private Prison Company Misled on Immigration Lobbying Disclosure Shows Private Prison Company Misled on Immigration Lobbying
Disclosures show that the Geo Group, the second-largest private prison company in America, misled reporters when it said it would not lobby on comprehensive immigration reform.
Brits Crack Down on Unpaid Internships Brits Crack Down on Unpaid Internships
The government "needs to name and shame companies that refuse to pay their interns," says the group Intern Aware.
Jun 3, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener
Frank Lautenberg, the Last of the New Deal Liberals Frank Lautenberg, the Last of the New Deal Liberals
The Senate’s last World War II veteran, who has died at age 89, fought for big, bold government investments in jobs and infrastructure. And he was right to do so.
Jun 3, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Senator’s Call Stirs Movement to Get Congress Focused on Economic Justice Senator’s Call Stirs Movement to Get Congress Focused on Economic Justice
Thousands sign petitions embracing Tammy Baldwin's declaration working families.
Jun 1, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols