De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths
Looks like Bloomberg’s not the only mayor who can set ambitious goals. But can de Blasio deliver on a promise to eliminate road fatalities?
Jan 16, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Israel, Palestine, Pinochet… and a Soccer Jersey? Israel, Palestine, Pinochet… and a Soccer Jersey?
The new jerseys on the Chilean team Palestino have become a political sports controversy that is rocking the nation.
Jan 15, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty
Republicans are once again promoting marriage as a solution to poverty. A comprehensive new report shows why it won't work.
Jan 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg
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 Spanish-Language Version of Healthcare.gov Is a Mess The Spanish-Language Version of Healthcare.gov Is a Mess
It launched months late, loads slowly and is poorly translated.
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg
Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Order Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Order
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to enforce net neutrality rules.
Jan 14, 2014 / Leticia Miranda
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
Let Them Drink Coke: The Media’s Indifference to the West Virginia Chemical Spill Let Them Drink Coke: The Media’s Indifference to the West Virginia Chemical Spill
Are the mainstream media's class biases affecting their editorial decision-making?
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Should Facebook Pay Its Users? Should Facebook Pay Its Users?
A new movement known as Wages for Facebook says yes.
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg