Let’s Tell Congress to Raise the Minimum Wage… Right Now! Let’s Tell Congress to Raise the Minimum Wage… Right Now!
Instead of waiting for the perfect Congress, Americans should demand that this imperfect Congress act before the election.
Sep 2, 2014 / John Nichols
AIPAC’s Fight Against Iran Diplomacy AIPAC’s Fight Against Iran Diplomacy
How the Israel lobby is pushing us to war with Iran.
Sep 2, 2014 / Ali Gharib
Zephyr Teachout for Governor of New York Zephyr Teachout for Governor of New York
A vote for Teachout is a demand for a more progressive, ideas-driven politics.
Aug 27, 2014 / The Editors
Government Agrees to Reform Coercive ‘Voluntary Departure’ Process Government Agrees to Reform Coercive ‘Voluntary Departure’ Process
Some of the hundreds of thousands of Mexican immigrants who were expelled from the United States after signing voluntary departure forms may be allowed to return and seek legal sta...
Aug 27, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
620,000 Military Families Rely on Food Pantries to Meet Basic Needs 620,000 Military Families Rely on Food Pantries to Meet Basic Needs
The stunning figure represents roughly a quarter of households of military members on active duty, the Reserves or the National Guard.
Aug 22, 2014 / Michelle Chen
After Ferguson, Will the DOJ Curtail Militarized Policing Across the Country? After Ferguson, Will the DOJ Curtail Militarized Policing Across the Country?
Can the situation in Ferguson prompt accountability and oversight of law enforcement?
Aug 15, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East? How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East?
Documents allege a profit motive behind a prominent anti-Iran group backed by a Francophile New York philanthropist with a penchant for large cats.
Aug 15, 2014 / Eli Clifton
How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency
In his new book, John Dean finally offers definitive answers to the questions “What did he know, and when did he know it?”
Aug 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Why This Fall’s Elections for Secretaries of State Are So Important Why This Fall’s Elections for Secretaries of State Are So Important
Conservatives are pouring big money into these contests to get a leg up on the 2016 presidential race.
Aug 13, 2014 / John Nichols
The GOP’s Utterly Reckless ‘Russian Aggression Act’ Will Only Worsen the Ukrainian Crisis The GOP’s Utterly Reckless ‘Russian Aggression Act’ Will Only Worsen the Ukrainian Crisis
The bill reads like a wish list for NATO and Kiev.
Aug 12, 2014 / James Carden