Anthony Lewis, 1927–2013 Anthony Lewis, 1927–2013
The late New York Times columnist believed telling critical truths about your country was a higher form of patriotism.
Mar 25, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Austerity’s Cruelest Cut: Democracy Denied in Detroit Austerity’s Cruelest Cut: Democracy Denied in Detroit
Detroit voters opposed Michigan Governor Snyder 20-1, rejecting his agenda overwhelmingly. Now he has grabbed control of the city.
Mar 25, 2013 / John Nichols
Why a Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part Three: The Fungibility of Fears) Why a Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part Three: The Fungibility of Fears)
Past predictions of progressive ascendancy have foundered on new mass fears no one could have predicted—or new mass fears conservative political entrepreneurs deliberately wo...
Mar 25, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
The Aspiring Folk Hero: Why LeBron James Will Return to the Cleveland Cavaliers The Aspiring Folk Hero: Why LeBron James Will Return to the Cleveland Cavaliers
King James is hinting that he will leave the Miami Heat and return to Cleveland—a move that would be felt far beyond the sports world.
Mar 25, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Homeless Vets vs. the VA: An LA Story Continues Homeless Vets vs. the VA: An LA Story Continues
The fight in LA to house homeless disabled veterans—on land donated to the government for them—has moved to the courts.
Mar 25, 2013 / Jon Wiener
United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor
And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.
Mar 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
This Week: Lessons Learned From the Iraq Invasion This Week: Lessons Learned From the Iraq Invasion
One decade later, one of the most devastating tragedies in recent memory--a look back and plan forward.
Mar 23, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Life, Death and Accountability in Anaheim Life, Death and Accountability in Anaheim
Another white officer is absolved in the killing of an unarmed Latino man.
Mar 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado
Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office
USPS is being hit with a classic austerity model: politicians, influenced by corporations that fund campaigns and overrun Capitol Hill with lobbyists, undermine quality public...
Mar 22, 2013 / John Nichols
Bipartisan Push to Scrap Medical Device Tax Is a Cautionary Tale Bipartisan Push to Scrap Medical Device Tax Is a Cautionary Tale
A bipartisan vote to repeal a good tax shows how tricky it can be to enact real tax reform.
Mar 22, 2013 / George Zornick