Must Be Seen to Be Believed: Kevin-Prince Boateng Kicks Soccer’s Racism in the Teeth Must Be Seen to Be Believed: Kevin-Prince Boateng Kicks Soccer’s Racism in the Teeth
Kevin-Prince Boateng has made clear that the old, meek ways of fighting the racism of fans is no longer good enough.
Jan 3, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Will ‘Dima’s Law’ Lead to a New Cold War? Will ‘Dima’s Law’ Lead to a New Cold War?
For Americans who understand the importance of a cooperative U.S.-Russia relationship, 2012 was a disturbing year.
Jan 3, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Congress Will Be Diminished by the Departure of Dennis Kucinch Congress Will Be Diminished by the Departure of Dennis Kucinch
The Ohio Democrat opposed wars that needed to be opposed, fought to preserve civil liberties and always sided with workers and farmers against corporations.
Jan 3, 2013 / John Nichols
‘Cliff’ Deal is a Decent Start for Low-Income Americans ‘Cliff’ Deal is a Decent Start for Low-Income Americans
Coverage and commentary on the “fiscal cliff” deal has failed to note its affect on low-income Americans.
Jan 2, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
The Poor Still Can’t Breathe Easy Post–Fiscal Cliff The Poor Still Can’t Breathe Easy Post–Fiscal Cliff
This deal was a mixed bag, and the next one will likely be worse.
Jan 2, 2013 / Bryce Covert
The Good and Bad of the Fiscal Cliff Deal The Good and Bad of the Fiscal Cliff Deal
Big wins on top-earner tax breaks and unemployment insurance set off by possibility of more cliffs and some harmful austerity measures.
Jan 2, 2013 / George Zornick
Fixing the Economy, a New Focus for Congress Fixing the Economy, a New Focus for Congress
A new year's resolution for Washington: make the economy work for working people.
Jan 2, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
GOP Demands More Cuts in Wake of Fiscal Cliff Deal GOP Demands More Cuts in Wake of Fiscal Cliff Deal
Boehner's vision for a post-cliff America includes slashing benefits and gutting vital social services.
Jan 2, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Why Tom Harkin and a Handful of Other Progressives Opposed the Deal Why Tom Harkin and a Handful of Other Progressives Opposed the Deal
The proposed budget solution “does not generate the revenue necessary for the country to meet its needs.”
Jan 2, 2013 / John Nichols
The Big Lie Loses The Big Lie Loses
Despite the hysteria over the fiscal cliff, the people won—this round at least.
Jan 1, 2013 / William Greider