Government

The Rise of the Progressive City

The Rise of the Progressive City The Rise of the Progressive City

With liberal hopes dashed in Washington, political energy is gathering in cities, where social change is actually possible.

Apr 2, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg

Elizabeth Warren Steps Up for Populist Politics

Elizabeth Warren Steps Up for Populist Politics Elizabeth Warren Steps Up for Populist Politics

DC insiders may not be “all in” for South Dakota's Rick Weiland, but a key senator is hailing his candidacy.

Mar 27, 2014 / John Nichols

What’s Really Behind the Koch Attacks on Democrats

What’s Really Behind the Koch Attacks on Democrats What’s Really Behind the Koch Attacks on Democrats

Hint: it’s not about healthcare.

Mar 27, 2014 / The Editors

Case Closed Case Closed

Inquiry Is Said to Clear Christie, but That’s His Lawyers’ Verdict.                                                                 —New York Times headline His lawyers did a thorough job. The governor has been absolved. They’d interviewed all Christie aides, Except, of course, the ones involved.

Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

What DC Democrats Don’t Get About Populism

What DC Democrats Don’t Get About Populism What DC Democrats Don’t Get About Populism

Washington can’t quite understand a South Dakota Democrat’s energetic, anti-big money Senate campaign.

Mar 26, 2014 / John Nichols

Why Is a Congressional Hearing on Natural Gas Being Organized by Former Natural Gas Lobbyists?

Why Is a Congressional Hearing on Natural Gas Being Organized by Former Natural Gas Lobbyists? Why Is a Congressional Hearing on Natural Gas Being Organized by Former Natural Gas Lobbyists?

They're using the Ukraine crisis to push for expedited approval of US natural gas exports.

Mar 25, 2014 / Lee Fang

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

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