Lessons From the Great Default Crisis of 1975 Lessons From the Great Default Crisis of 1975
Thirty-eight years ago, New York City almost went bankrupt. Then as now, conservatives took a hardline stance.
Oct 16, 2013 / Kim Phillips-Fein
Live Updates: Debt Ceiling Shutdown Approaches Zero Hour Live Updates: Debt Ceiling Shutdown Approaches Zero Hour
Congress is moving to end the showdown, but will hard-liners slow everything down?
Oct 16, 2013 / George Zornick, Annie Shields, Steven Hsieh, and Zoë Carpenter
Praying for Broken Hearts in the GOP Praying for Broken Hearts in the GOP
A hundred and fifty people of faith and furloughed workers marched on the offices of GOP leaders.
Oct 16, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures
But Judge E. Boasberg will let some civil rights claims move forward, a positive sign for education activists.
Oct 14, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Can Billionaire Philanthropists Replace the Federal Government? Can Billionaire Philanthropists Replace the Federal Government?
Some wealthy individuals are using the government shutdown to promote a very different vision for America’s future.
Oct 11, 2013 / Amy Schiller
Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes
The movement is so dramatic that, even with gerrymandering in their favor, Republicans are beginning to look vulnerable.
Oct 11, 2013 / John Nichols
What Obama Has to Do to End the GOP Shutdown What Obama Has to Do to End the GOP Shutdown
And put an end to Republicans’ hostage-taking once and for all.
Oct 9, 2013 / The Editors
Paul Ryan’s Shock Doctrine ‘Fix’ for the Budget Stalemate Paul Ryan’s Shock Doctrine ‘Fix’ for the Budget Stalemate
The outspoken congressman wants to use the budget crisis to advance his privatization agenda.
Oct 9, 2013 / John Nichols
Shutdown, Sequestered and Days of Awe Shutdown, Sequestered and Days of Awe
The state of things for people in poverty—made worse by the sequester and shutdown—should cause awe in every member of Congress.
Oct 7, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown
Government workers all across the country protest the shutdown that deprives them of paychecks.
Oct 7, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny