Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 10/11/13 Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 10/11/13
This week: a new editor for Granma, a botched raid on al-Shabab in Somalia, and the impact of the government shutdown on Hurricane Sandy victims.
Oct 11, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes
The movement is so dramatic that, even with gerrymandering in their favor, Republicans are beginning to look vulnerable.
Oct 11, 2013 / John Nichols
The Twilight of Mayor Bloomberg’s Billionaires? The Twilight of Mayor Bloomberg’s Billionaires?
NYC's elite don't necessarily take to well to de Blasio, many of them are Bloomberg's friends.
Oct 10, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Blueprints for a New Economy Blueprints for a New Economy
Advocates for deep changes to our economic and political systems are turning to earlier movements for inspiration.
Oct 10, 2013 / Rachel Plattus and Eli Feghali
Local Man Actually Eats Calendar (7) Local Man Actually Eats Calendar (7)
Clues that read like headlines
Oct 10, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Obama Is Flailing on Egypt Obama Is Flailing on Egypt
The White House has no leverage when it comes to reshaping Egypt after the July coup d’état.
Oct 10, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Etiquette of War and Surveillance The Etiquette of War and Surveillance
Dear Abby’s military counterpart answers questions about leaks, spies and military furniture.
Oct 10, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama
An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes that the president has presided over an unprecedented campaign to control the media.
Oct 10, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Four): Goalpost-Moving Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Four): Goalpost-Moving
The apocalyptic pass conservatives have brought us to reveals the foolishness of judging them on things they were willing to settle for in the past.
Oct 10, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Leading ‘Clean CR’ House Republican Explains His Limitations: Party Loyalty Leading ‘Clean CR’ House Republican Explains His Limitations: Party Loyalty
Congressman Peter King has talked tough about re-opening the government, but hasn’t been able to deliver.
Oct 10, 2013 / Lee Fang