How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News
Eric on the Science of Springsteen; and Reed on the perverse influence of Twitter on our political conversations.
Sep 6, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
What Can We Learn From the Opening Game of the NFL Season? Actually, a Lot What Can We Learn From the Opening Game of the NFL Season? Actually, a Lot
Last night's Ravens-Broncos game displayed moments that will be a common thread throughout the season.
Sep 6, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home
Vermont's senator, Bernie Sanders says, "I fear very much that US involvement in another war in the Middle East, and the cost of that war, will make it even harder fo...
Sep 6, 2013 / John Nichols
A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria
The US must send a message not only to Assad, but also to the Syrian opposition.
Sep 6, 2013 / Jon Wiener
Grammatical Strictures Grammatical Strictures
On the grammar and syntax of cryptic clues
Sep 5, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
The US Military’s Pivot to Africa The US Military’s Pivot to Africa
The startling size, scope, and growth of US operations on the African continent.
Sep 5, 2013 / Nick Turse
Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria
With lawmakers preparing to cast their votes on Syria, Chris Hayes explains where he stands.
Sep 5, 2013 / Chris Hayes
On Privatization’s Cutting Edge On Privatization’s Cutting Edge
Chicago’s parking meter deal doesn’t just sell off city assets—it uconstitutionally sells off the city’s very power to police itself.
Sep 5, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes
On Wednesday, the Foreign Relations Committee passed an imprecise resolution authorizing the use of force in Syria.
Sep 5, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel
Why not get Russia and Iran involved in a cease-fire and UN plan instead?
Sep 5, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss