Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (7/19/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (7/19/13)
This week: the effects of climate change on animals, radical fundamentalists in Egypt, public space in the Internet age and insight into one of the most powerful committees in Amer...
Jul 19, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity
Bankruptcy will dramatically alter Detroit's future. Yet, Michigan’s governor seeks it without consulting the voters.
Jul 19, 2013 / John Nichols
North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law
As Congress debates the Voting Rights Act, North Carolina rushes to implement a new voter suppression law.
Jul 18, 2013 / Ari Berman
A Letter to Edward Snowden A Letter to Edward Snowden
Prometheus among the cannibals.
Jul 18, 2013 / Rebecca Solnit
Samantha Power’s Testimony Confirms Foreign Policy Orthodoxy Samantha Power’s Testimony Confirms Foreign Policy Orthodoxy
The nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations said Security Council authorization should not be necessary for military action.
Jul 17, 2013 / Zoƫ Carpenter
Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street
Elizabeth Warren celebrates the confirmation of Richard Cordray to head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Jul 17, 2013 / Chris Hayes
North Carolina’s Moral Mondays North Carolina’s Moral Mondays
An inspiring grassroots movement is fighting back against the GOP’s outrageous budget cuts and attacks on democracy.
Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman
A New Season for Reform A New Season for Reform
Dodd-Frank didn’t succeed in putting an end to “too big to fail” banks, but a new bill to restore the Glass-Steagall Act might.
Jul 17, 2013 / William Greider
Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground
Attorney General Holder, civil rights groups, legislators and newspapers seek a reconsideration of “shoot first” laws—and Stevie Wonder won't play "Stand...
Jul 17, 2013 / John Nichols
Charles Koch on the Poor: Let Them Eat Economic Freedom Charles Koch on the Poor: Let Them Eat Economic Freedom
Just give free-market ideology a few seconds of your time and you, too, can join the 1 percent!
Jul 16, 2013 / Leslie Savan