Lessons From the Great Default Crisis of 1975 Lessons From the Great Default Crisis of 1975
Thirty-eight years ago, New York City almost went bankrupt. Then as now, conservatives took a hardline stance.
Oct 16, 2013 / Kim Phillips-Fein
Even When the GOP Loses, It Wins Even When the GOP Loses, It Wins
Think the Senate deal is a resounding defeat for Republicans? Think again.
Oct 16, 2013 / The Editors
The Government Shutdown Was a War Against the Poor The Government Shutdown Was a War Against the Poor
America’s most vulnerable felt most of the pain.
Oct 16, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky
Live Updates: Debt Ceiling Shutdown Approaches Zero Hour Live Updates: Debt Ceiling Shutdown Approaches Zero Hour
Congress is moving to end the showdown, but will hard-liners slow everything down?
Oct 16, 2013 / George Zornick, Annie Shields, Steven Hsieh, and Zoë Carpenter
Praying for Broken Hearts in the GOP Praying for Broken Hearts in the GOP
A hundred and fifty people of faith and furloughed workers marched on the offices of GOP leaders.
Oct 16, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
The Right Is Still Setting the Terms of the Debate The Right Is Still Setting the Terms of the Debate
The Tea Party may be plummeting in public esteem, but it is taking government down with it.
Oct 15, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures
But Judge E. Boasberg will let some civil rights claims move forward, a positive sign for education activists.
Oct 14, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Evan Bayh Uses the Government Shutdown to Shill for the Medical Device Lobby Evan Bayh Uses the Government Shutdown to Shill for the Medical Device Lobby
Former Senator Bayh appeared on Fox News this morning to call for a repeal of the medical-device tax without disclosing his ties to the industry.
Oct 13, 2013 / Lee Fang
Can Billionaire Philanthropists Replace the Federal Government? Can Billionaire Philanthropists Replace the Federal Government?
Some wealthy individuals are using the government shutdown to promote a very different vision for America’s future.
Oct 11, 2013 / Amy Schiller
Saving Face: Falsely Balanced Accountability Is the New False Equivalence Saving Face: Falsely Balanced Accountability Is the New False Equivalence
Eric Alterman provides his weekly media round-up and Reed Richardson takes on the false accountability of the American press.
Oct 11, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson