Congressman John Dingell, D—Healthcare Is a Right Congressman John Dingell, D—Healthcare Is a Right
Like his father before him, the retiring congressman kept proposing single-payer healthcare. It’s still the best idea.
Feb 24, 2014 / John Nichols
20 Years Ago, an Army Veteran Reported a Sexual Assault. She’s Still Waiting for Justice. 20 Years Ago, an Army Veteran Reported a Sexual Assault. She’s Still Waiting for Justice.
Congress continues to debate changes to the military justice system after decades of scandals, investigatory panels and trials have failed to stem the sexual assault epidemic. ...
Feb 24, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine
It’s no time for a White House victory dance.
Feb 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
De Blasio Skids. Time to Floor It! De Blasio Skids. Time to Floor It!
From snow response to blown stop signs, it’s been a rough couple weeks for the mayor. Time to play defense?
Feb 24, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
At Long Last, Jason Collins Is the First At Long Last, Jason Collins Is the First
After one game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins has made history as the first openly gay player in one of the “big four” sports in the...
Feb 24, 2014 / Dave Zirin
After the Press Conference: Michael Sam and the ‘Man Box’ After the Press Conference: Michael Sam and the ‘Man Box’
Michael Sam’s press conference showed a young man who isn’t looking to be a trailblazer. He just wants to play football. That may have to be enough.
Feb 22, 2014 / Dave Zirin
UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote
It is time to call out politicians who use the authority of government to weaken existing unions and to thrwart the right to organize.
Feb 22, 2014 / John Nichols
Crisis in Kiev: The Way Out Crisis in Kiev: The Way Out
The United States has little leverage, but at the least it can let Moscow know it doesn”t want chaos in Kiev.
Feb 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Life Just Got Better for Homeless Kids in New York Life Just Got Better for Homeless Kids in New York
De Blasio closes shoddy shelters, and eyes a bigger fix.
Feb 21, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
The Pro-Israel Freakout The Pro-Israel Freakout
Censorship at Jewish museums and a crude new anti–J Street documentary suggest a pro-Israel establishment in a panic.
Feb 21, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg