A Progressive Victory on the Filibuster A Progressive Victory on the Filibuster
Make no mistake—filibuster reform is good not just for governance but for progressive policy.
Nov 21, 2013 / George Zornick
Gone Nuclear: The Media Missed the GOP’s Filibuster War on Government Gone Nuclear: The Media Missed the GOP’s Filibuster War on Government
Alterman provides his weekly media round-up and Richardson takes on the press for its coverage of GOP obstructionism.
Nov 21, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Kennedy Week: JFK’s Uncertain Path in Vietnam Kennedy Week: JFK’s Uncertain Path in Vietnam
Did Kennedy intend to bring an end to the Vietnam War after his re-election?
Nov 21, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Right-Wing Author Abandons Cultural Populism, Decries ‘White Trash’ Right-Wing Author Abandons Cultural Populism, Decries ‘White Trash’
Charlotte Hays’s “When Did White Trash Become the New Normal?” reveals a right that’s stopped masking its contempt for average Americans.
Nov 21, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg
Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses
It is time to recognize that penalty and punishment are wrong responses—for congressmen and for SNAP recipients.
Nov 21, 2013 / John Nichols
Afghanistan: The Occupation, Part II Afghanistan: The Occupation, Part II
US gets nine bases, permission for 10,000 troops, not subject to Afghan law, needing no visas, and with ability to continue night raids.
Nov 21, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why We Dislike Alex Rodriguez and His Persecutors Why We Dislike Alex Rodriguez and His Persecutors
Alex Rodriguez stormed out of his own arbitration hearing. Then he took to the airwaves.
Nov 21, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America
As the disparity between rich and poor has grown, so have gaps in life expectancy between counties, towns, and even neighborhoods.
Nov 20, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income
The Wyoming senatorial candidate touts her media experience on her campaign website.
Nov 20, 2013 / Lee Fang
JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough? JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough?
The settlement with one of the nation’s biggest banks is historic—what should be next?
Nov 20, 2013 / George Zornick