The Movement Dr. Parker Made: Father of Media Reform Turns 100 The Movement Dr. Parker Made: Father of Media Reform Turns 100
At the behest of Reverend King, he challenged broadcast media to cover civil rights honestly, and in so doing forged a movement to make real the promise of a free press. ...
Jan 17, 2013 / John Nichols
Crying for Manti Te’o Crying for Manti Te’o
When the bizarre story broke about Manti Te’o and his fake virtual girlfriend, the response of Notre Dame spoke volumes.
Jan 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Obama Goes Big on Gun Control Obama Goes Big on Gun Control
In policy and rhetoric, the president laid out a strong opening gambit on reducing gun violence.
Jan 16, 2013 / George Zornick
Our Obama Bargain (Part 1 of 3) Our Obama Bargain (Part 1 of 3)
On our president’s maddening fetish for conciliation for its own sake.
Jan 16, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Jodie Foster Refuses to Be a Role Model Jodie Foster Refuses to Be a Role Model
Good for her, better for us.
Jan 15, 2013 / Richard Kim
Not in Her Shoes Not in Her Shoes
Days ahead of the fortieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood's powerful video illustrates how the pro-choice and pro-life labels don’t reflect the complexity...
Jan 15, 2013 / Peter Rothberg
How Obsequious Media Coverage Perpetuates NRA Mythology How Obsequious Media Coverage Perpetuates NRA Mythology
The attention showered on the NRA doesn’t match up with its actual political influence.
Jan 15, 2013 / John Nichols
Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences
Reforms could disproportionately impact those most affected by gun violence.
Jan 15, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Are Walmart’s Jobs for Vets Any Good? Are Walmart’s Jobs for Vets Any Good?
Walmart drew White House praise for pledging to hire 100,000 veterans, but some workers pan the plan.
Jan 15, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses
A citywide strike kicks off Wednesday to prevent the privatization of yellow buses.
Jan 15, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny