Our Obama Bargain (Part 3 of 3): Obama in Indonesia Our Obama Bargain (Part 3 of 3): Obama in Indonesia
How did spending his formative years in the shadow of genocide help form the president’s character?
Jan 24, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
The Islamists in Mali and North Africa The Islamists in Mali and North Africa
It’s a real problem, but it’s Africa’s problem, not Washington’s.
Jan 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
New Congressional Task Force on Climate Change Aims to ‘Break Through Barricades of Denial’ New Congressional Task Force on Climate Change Aims to ‘Break Through Barricades of Denial’
Obama now has allies in Congress for his new climate change push, who will also turn to the public for help.
Jan 24, 2013 / George Zornick
Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is ending her hunger strike—but the fight for indigenous sovereignty continues.
Jan 24, 2013 / Aura Bogado
Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative
When Manti Te’o told the world his girfriend had died, the media ran with the story without checking the facts. They’re doing it again.
Jan 24, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder? Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?
Leading Catholic theologians, priests, nuns and former US ambassadors to the Vatican call on Ryan and others to back gun-safety legislation.
Jan 24, 2013 / John Nichols
Election Reform Should Be a Top Priority for the New Congress Election Reform Should Be a Top Priority for the New Congress
Democrats and Obama are serious about fixing the broken US election system. Will the GOP join them?
Jan 23, 2013 / Ari Berman
GOP Version2013: Battling Not Just Democrats but Democracy GOP Version2013: Battling Not Just Democrats but Democracy
After the “Virginia Coup,” where Republican legislators gerrymandered election lines, does anyone doubt that Reince Priebus is serious about rigging the Electoral Colle...
Jan 23, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama’s First Term Was Shaped by Clashes With Big-Business Interests Obama’s First Term Was Shaped by Clashes With Big-Business Interests
President Barack Obama’s second term will be shaped by his battles with big business lobbyists in his first.
Jan 22, 2013 / Lee Fang
What Obama’s Inaugural Address Got Wrong About Poverty What Obama’s Inaugural Address Got Wrong About Poverty
It makes no sense to suggest that a poor child could ever have “the same chance to succeed as anybody else.”
Jan 22, 2013 / Betsy Reed