Government

Plea Time for Snowden

Plea Time for Snowden Plea Time for Snowden

A plea bargain, that is—it’s time to make a deal.

Mar 19, 2014 / Daniel Medwed and Michael Meltsner

Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts

Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts

While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career.

Mar 18, 2014 / Feature / Lee Fang

Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee

Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee Why the NRA Is Blocking Obama’s Surgeon General Nominee

It’s not about his record: it’s part of a longstanding effort to make discussion of gun violence taboo, and to keep the gun industry unregulated. 

Mar 18, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

After Senate Revelations, the CIA Should Be Looking Over its Shoulder

After Senate Revelations, the CIA Should Be Looking Over its Shoulder After Senate Revelations, the CIA Should Be Looking Over its Shoulder

This showdown can‘t be ignored. At stake is whether the CIA is accountable to the Congress and the law.

Mar 18, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government Demand a Senate Investigation Into America’s Secret Government

Join The Nation and Daily Kos in calling on Congress to launch an independent investigation into government spying.

Mar 17, 2014 / NationAction

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation House Democrats Hope Paul Ryan’s Comments Spark Poverty Conversation

Could Paul Ryan's inflammatory remarks about race and poverty spark a meaningful discussion in Congress?

Mar 13, 2014 / George Zornick

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”

Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The successful smear campaign against him undermined a key principle of our justice system: that everyone is entitled to legal representation.

Mar 12, 2014 / The Editors

Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System

Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System Why We Need a New Church Committee to Fix Our Broken Intelligence System

As Senator Feinstein has revealed, the CIA will not only stall but even spy on Congress to impede its investigation of wrongdoing.

Mar 12, 2014 / Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr.

Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth

Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth Feinstein Versus the CIA: a Moment of Truth

The details of the CIA’s torture program may finally come to light. 

Mar 12, 2014 / Robert Scheer

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