Washington Finally Pays Attention to Afghanistan—for All the Wrong Reasons Washington Finally Pays Attention to Afghanistan—for All the Wrong Reasons
Politicians are outraged over the loss of military death benefits—but not the deaths themselves.
Oct 9, 2013 / George Zornick
China Gains, US Loses in Asia Power Play China Gains, US Loses in Asia Power Play
Obama’s no-show at APEC underlines America’s decline in influence in East Asia.
Oct 9, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Paul Ryan’s Shock Doctrine ‘Fix’ for the Budget Stalemate Paul Ryan’s Shock Doctrine ‘Fix’ for the Budget Stalemate
The outspoken congressman wants to use the budget crisis to advance his privatization agenda.
Oct 9, 2013 / John Nichols
What Should Democrats Demand in the Budget Showdown? What Should Democrats Demand in the Budget Showdown?
If Republicans feel entitled to push pet projects in exchange for opening the government or avoiding default, Democrats should call them on it—and detail their own demands.
Oct 8, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Like Jon Stewart, Joe Lhota Aids the Tea Party ‘Crazies’ on Obamacare Like Jon Stewart, Joe Lhota Aids the Tea Party ‘Crazies’ on Obamacare
Stewart and Lohota both find the individual mandate so confusing, they're willing to forestall some of the ACA’s most potent policy.
Oct 8, 2013 / Leslie Savan
The Normalization of Violence Against Black Women The Normalization of Violence Against Black Women
The House stood and applauded the shooting death of Miriam Carey, further perpetuating the idea that black women’s lives are not worth as much as others.
Oct 8, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Karzai Lashes Out Over Civilian Deaths Karzai Lashes Out Over Civilian Deaths
The United States and Afghanistan may face the “zero option”: no American forces after 2014.
Oct 8, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Mitch McConnell’s Moneyocracy Mitch McConnell’s Moneyocracy
McConnell will ask the Supreme Court to scrap campaign contribution limits today in the McCutcheon v. FEC case—if they agree, it will be a massive setback to campaign finance refor...
Oct 8, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
California Just Got a Little Safer for Undocumented Residents California Just Got a Little Safer for Undocumented Residents
An assortment of bills signed into law will allow undocumented immigrants to breathe, drive, and work a little easier.
Oct 8, 2013 / Aura Bogado
Domestic Violence Shelters Struggle to Stay Open During Shutdown Domestic Violence Shelters Struggle to Stay Open During Shutdown
Cut off from federal funding, programs serving abused women may be forced to close.
Oct 8, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter