Government

‘It’s Simply Mission Critical’: Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Revival of an Urban Agenda

‘It’s Simply Mission Critical’: Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Revival of an Urban Agenda ‘It’s Simply Mission Critical’: Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Revival of an Urban Agenda

Katrina vanden Heuvel, Joan Walsh and Zerlina Maxwell sat down with de Blasio to discuss universal pre-K, the Working Families Party convention and the role of mayors.

Jun 10, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself

Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself Tawdry Politicking on D-Day Is as Old as the Day Itself

A dispatch from the House of Representatives, June 6, 1944.

Jun 6, 2014 / Richard Kreitner

The VA Scandal The VA Scandal

The verdict’s in on E. Shinseki. Because the VA’s now a wreck, he Must be replaced at last. So let’s Let someone else neglect the vets.

Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Voting

Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line

A floor fight at the party’s convention ended in the governor’s favor.

May 31, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Congress Could Slow Obama’s Push for a  Longer Afghan War

Congress Could Slow Obama’s Push for a Longer Afghan War Congress Could Slow Obama’s Push for a Longer Afghan War

Obama wants to keep almost 10,000 troops in Afghanistan after 2014, but some members of Congress are saying “not so fast.”

May 28, 2014 / George Zornick

Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA

Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA

Senator Sanders proposes two bills to get things right. Will Congress act or will it fail vets again?

May 26, 2014 / John Nichols

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

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