Is Obama Moving the ‘War on Terror’ to Africa? Is Obama Moving the ‘War on Terror’ to Africa?
Despite talk of a pivot to Asia, the US military‘s gaze has settled on Africa.
May 28, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Climate Deniers: The House Is On Fire, but They’re Staying Put Climate Deniers: The House Is On Fire, but They’re Staying Put
Climate change “has moved firmly into the present,” a massive new report finds. But its politics have regressed.
May 6, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza
The president should be proposing new rules for importers who manufacture their products overseas, but don’t hold your breath.
Apr 23, 2014 / William Greider
Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened? Republicans Used to Support Voting Rights—What Happened?
Democrats are embracing the cause of voting rights. Why aren't Republicans?
Apr 14, 2014 / Ari Berman
Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts
“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”
Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols
In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side? In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side?
Obama gave what appeared to be a bland statement on the controversy—but implicitly, he took a side.
Mar 12, 2014 / George Zornick
How Obama Became a Publicist for His Presidency How Obama Became a Publicist for His Presidency
Obama takes himself to be something like a benevolent monarch—a king in a mixed constitutional system, where the duties of the crown are largely ceremonial.
Mar 10, 2014 / David Bromwich
Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy
The White House’s “2014 Trade Policy Agenda” rehashes failed ideas that harm rather than help economic renewal.
Mar 5, 2014 / John Nichols
Could Approving Keystone Really Harm Democratic Prospects in 2014? Yes Could Approving Keystone Really Harm Democratic Prospects in 2014? Yes
Sunday's march on the White House offered a reminder of just how serious young voters are about this issue.
Mar 3, 2014 / John Nichols
Obama Administration Takes a Step Toward Drilling in the Atlantic Obama Administration Takes a Step Toward Drilling in the Atlantic
Should climate hawks really worry about rising domestic fossil fuel production?
Feb 28, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter