Government

Seventy Years On, Let Us Renew FDR’s Struggle for an Economic Bill of Rights

Seventy Years On, Let Us Renew FDR’s Struggle for an Economic Bill of Rights Seventy Years On, Let Us Renew FDR’s Struggle for an Economic Bill of Rights

"The rush of modern civilization itself has raised for us new difficulties, new problems which must be solved..."

Apr 14, 2015 / John Nichols

Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents

Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents

The great historian of Watergate chased Nixon down, as part of a crusade against executive abuses.

Apr 8, 2015 / John Nichols

Why ‘The Nation’ Has Joined With the ACLU to Sue the NSA

Why ‘The Nation’ Has Joined With the ACLU to Sue the NSA Why ‘The Nation’ Has Joined With the ACLU to Sue the NSA

Our intelligence apparatus, operating in the dark.

Apr 7, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ted Cruz Is Practically President Already

Ted Cruz Is Practically President Already Ted Cruz Is Practically President Already

He’s just five simple steps away from being elected.

Mar 31, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Harry Reid’s Replacement Must Be Progressive and Effective

Harry Reid’s Replacement Must Be Progressive and Effective Harry Reid’s Replacement Must Be Progressive and Effective

Of course, Elizabeth Warren should be considered, but so should Sherrod Brown and Jeff Merkley.

Mar 27, 2015 / John Nichols

No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader

No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader

It's a tempting idea, but elevating Warren to the top Senate post is Mission Impossible.

Mar 27, 2015 / George Zornick

Newt Gingrich

Does it Matter Why the Right Wants Criminal-Justice Reform? Does it Matter Why the Right Wants Criminal-Justice Reform?

Many reformers on the left are optimistic that this time, bipartisan consensus will tilt in a progressive direction.

Mar 27, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

This Is What a ‘People’s Budget’ Looks Like

This Is What a ‘People’s Budget’ Looks Like This Is What a ‘People’s Budget’ Looks Like

The Congressional Progressive Caucus’s alternative budget was the best proposal. But only ninety-six Democrats backed it.

Mar 26, 2015 / John Nichols

12 Years After Invading, the US Still Has Its Back Turned on Iraqi Refugees

12 Years After Invading, the US Still Has Its Back Turned on Iraqi Refugees 12 Years After Invading, the US Still Has Its Back Turned on Iraqi Refugees

After waiting years for a decision on their visa applications with no explanation for the delay, nine Iraqis are suing the US government they once worked for.

Mar 20, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

5 Hallmarks of the New American Order

5 Hallmarks of the New American Order 5 Hallmarks of the New American Order

A new kind of governance is being born right before our eyes. Stop pretending it’s not happening.

Mar 19, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

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