House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation
Could Paul Ryan's inflammatory remarks about race and poverty spark a meaningful discussion in Congress?
Mar 13, 2014 / George Zornick
Eric Holder Pushes for Reduced Drug Sentences Eric Holder Pushes for Reduced Drug Sentences
The proposal would reduce sentences for nonviolent drug traffickers by about a year.
Mar 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
How Economic Populism Is Transforming the Most Unequal Region of the Globe How Economic Populism Is Transforming the Most Unequal Region of the Globe
During a decade when economic inequality grew by leaps and bounds in the rest of the world, it declined significantly in Latin America.
Mar 13, 2014 / Kathleen Geier
Obama Offers Putin a Face-Saving Off-Ramp on Crimea Obama Offers Putin a Face-Saving Off-Ramp on Crimea
It’s a last-minute offer, but Putin should take it.
Mar 13, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts
“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”
Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols
In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side? In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side?
Obama gave what appeared to be a bland statement on the controversy—but implicitly, he took a side.
Mar 12, 2014 / George Zornick
Rep. Barbara Lee Hits Back at Paul Ryan’s Dog-Whistle Politics Rep. Barbara Lee Hits Back at Paul Ryan’s Dog-Whistle Politics
What Paul Ryan really means when he lambasts “inner city” culture.
Mar 12, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Paul Ryan’s Culture Canard Paul Ryan’s Culture Canard
“Inner-city men,” says Ryan, need to learn the “value and the culture of work.”
Mar 12, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
De Blasio Hails Crime Stats, but Should Beware Metrics Mania De Blasio Hails Crime Stats, but Should Beware Metrics Mania
The numbers look good. Someday they won’t. Let’s not talk about them so much.
Mar 12, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
In a Victory for Ending Mental Health Stigmas, Jonathan Martin Lands With the 49ers In a Victory for Ending Mental Health Stigmas, Jonathan Martin Lands With the 49ers
Jonathan Martin’s need for mental health care and his courage to blow the whistle on the Miami Dolphins has not prevented him from finding a new NFL home.
Mar 12, 2014 / Dave Zirin