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The Case for Gun Liability Laws

The Case for Gun Liability Laws The Case for Gun Liability Laws

When the government is worried that you might abuse that second bottle of NyQuil, it’s not unreasonable to put limits on gun purchases.

Sep 24, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Fake-Bustering Ted Cruz Has a Plan to Get the America He Wants: Minority Rule

Fake-Bustering Ted Cruz Has a Plan to Get the America He Wants: Minority Rule Fake-Bustering Ted Cruz Has a Plan to Get the America He Wants: Minority Rule

The Texas senator wants to change Senate rules so his anti-Obamacare strategy can “win” even when it loses.

Sep 24, 2013 / John Nichols

Anatomy of Outrage: On the Obamacare Resistance

Anatomy of Outrage: On the Obamacare Resistance Anatomy of Outrage: On the Obamacare Resistance

Friday’s House vote to fund the government and defund the Affordable Care Act won’t derail healthcare reform, but sabotage might. 

Sep 20, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

This Week in Poverty: New Data, Same Story (and Same Dangerous House Republicans)

This Week in Poverty: New Data, Same Story (and Same Dangerous House Republicans) This Week in Poverty: New Data, Same Story (and Same Dangerous House Republicans)

The new Census data on poverty doesn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know--nothing will change without a formidable political movement.

Sep 20, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Generation Opportunity, New Koch-Funded Front, Says Youth Are Better Off Uninsured

Generation Opportunity, New Koch-Funded Front, Says Youth Are Better Off Uninsured Generation Opportunity, New Koch-Funded Front, Says Youth Are Better Off Uninsured

A new Koch-funded political group has a message for young people: you’re better off uninsured. 

Sep 19, 2013 / Lee Fang

The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers

The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers

The top candidate for the Federal Reserve chair withdraws his name from consideration after key Democratic senators said they would oppose him.

Sep 15, 2013 / John Nichols

Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor

Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor

 Intended to protect journalists who are compelled to reveal confidential information, the "Free Flow of Information Act" may not shield the reporters who ...

Sep 13, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

How a Koch Brothers ‘Business League’ Spent $236 Million to Frame the Debate

How a Koch Brothers ‘Business League’ Spent $236 Million to Frame the Debate How a Koch Brothers ‘Business League’ Spent $236 Million to Frame the Debate

A previously unknown “secret bank” funds massive projects to overturn Obamacare, mangle Social Security and advance austerity.

Sep 12, 2013 / John Nichols

Dollarocracy

Dollarocracy Dollarocracy

Special interests dominate Washington and undermine our democracy.

Sep 11, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney

US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’

US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’ US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’

The Nation asks Secretary Perez about forthcoming regulations, changing work and Obama administration appearances with Walmart.

Sep 11, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

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