Government

Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India

Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India

Members of Modi's Bharitaya Janata Party have demonstrated their power to oppresss Muslims, wade into censorship and police the arts.

May 23, 2014 / Barbara Crossette

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

There are good reasons to slow down the VA “accountability” act. 

May 23, 2014 / George Zornick

As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins

As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins

And the Democrats’ chances in 2014 shrink further.

May 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Tea Party vs Establishment: Who Won the GOP Beauty Pageant in Georgia?

Tea Party vs Establishment: Who Won the GOP Beauty Pageant in Georgia? Tea Party vs Establishment: Who Won the GOP Beauty Pageant in Georgia?

The establishment candidates beat the wingnuts by showing up at the same party, but in better suits.

May 21, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California?

Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California? Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California?

First, the EMILY’s List-backed Eloise Reyes has to get through the primary.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson

Reining in the Surveillance State

Reining in the Surveillance State Reining in the Surveillance State

A host of troubling policies, including the prosecution of record numbers of journalists and whistleblowers, are proliferating unchecked.

May 20, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Will GOP Leaders Block Another Immigration Measure?

Will GOP Leaders Block Another Immigration Measure? Will GOP Leaders Block Another Immigration Measure?

The Republican leadership is poised once again to back away from immigration reform, rather than take on the far right.

May 20, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures

Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures

Christie’s former top political aide and the governor’s spokesman dispute each other’s recollections.

May 16, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Elizabeth Warren Reveals Inside Details of Trade Talks

Elizabeth Warren Reveals Inside Details of Trade Talks Elizabeth Warren Reveals Inside Details of Trade Talks

There's a reason corporations want the TPP negotiations secret—it wouldn’t pass otherwise.

May 15, 2014 / George Zornick

The Next Four Months Will Decide the Future of the Internet

The Next Four Months Will Decide the Future of the Internet The Next Four Months Will Decide the Future of the Internet

The FCC has opened a debate on Net Neutrality. Activists must raise an outcry to assure it does not lead to a pay-to-play Internet.

May 14, 2014 / John Nichols

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