Jeremy Corbyn Talks Common Sense on Nuclear Weapons Jeremy Corbyn Talks Common Sense on Nuclear Weapons
The British Labour leader is raising questions on disarmament that deserve debate.
Jan 12, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again
A necessary antidote to buffoonery and cynicism.
Jan 4, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Real Reason Sandra Bland Got Locked Up The Real Reason Sandra Bland Got Locked Up
As in Ferguson, Waller County and Prairie View are choking residents with court fees in order to fill their coffers in a state without income tax.
Dec 18, 2015 / Debbie Nathan
Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors
This billionaire bestiary is pushing ultra-hawkish and retrograde policies that are repellent to most Americans.
Dec 11, 2015 / Eli Clifton
Paul Ryan Just Accidentally Made a Great Case for Raising the Minimum Wage Paul Ryan Just Accidentally Made a Great Case for Raising the Minimum Wage
In his first major speech as speaker of the House, Ryan inadvertently made one of the strongest arguments for lifting the wage floor.
Dec 4, 2015 / Rebecca Vallas and Melissa Boteach
2.7 Million Kids Have Parents in Prison. They’re Losing Their Right to Visit. 2.7 Million Kids Have Parents in Prison. They’re Losing Their Right to Visit.
States have gutted family visitation programs in reaction to prison overcrowding, and racist ideas about black sexuality.
Dec 2, 2015 / Feature / Sylvia A. Harvey
Looking for Kabul-Style Corruption? Try K Street. Looking for Kabul-Style Corruption? Try K Street.
You don't have to travel across the ocean to find widespread corruption, extortion and bribery.
Nov 24, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon
November 14, 1995: The US Government Shuts Down Because of a Budgetary Standoff in Congress November 14, 1995: The US Government Shuts Down Because of a Budgetary Standoff in Congress
“Last winter’s government shutdown, contrary to media reports, was not about innocent bystanders. It was about the broad scheme of power in the nation.”
Nov 14, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Reform Wins: Ohio Bans Gerrymandering While Maine and Seattle Bust Big Money Reform Wins: Ohio Bans Gerrymandering While Maine and Seattle Bust Big Money
Billionaires are buying the old politics—but state and local activists are building a new politics that puts democracy first.
Nov 5, 2015 / John Nichols
Tell Congress to Make Corporations Pay Their Taxes Tell Congress to Make Corporations Pay Their Taxes
Join The Nation, the Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund, Courage Campaign and 14 other organizations in calling on Congress to close corporate tax loopholes.
Oct 22, 2015 / NationAction