Government

Alaska’s Lesson for the Left Alaska’s Lesson for the Left

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins pulled off a huge upset in a state legislative race by showing that he cared.

Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Russell Mokhiber

A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education

A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education

Wisconsin's state Superintendent of Public Instruction runs for reelection as a critic of Scott Walker's attacks on teacher unions, funding cuts and vouchers proposals...

Apr 1, 2013 / John Nichols

Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity

Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity

Britain's worst off are getting hit harder today than at the height of Thatcherism in 1983. The Tory's regressive "bedroom tax" only makes thing worse. 

Apr 1, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Democracy vs. Dollarocracy

Democracy vs. Dollarocracy Democracy vs. Dollarocracy

So long as austerity-mongers have their way, "democracy" is just a buzzword.

Mar 29, 2013 / Francis Reynolds

Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency

Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency

The SEC is considering rules for political disclosure—and a voluntary regime simply isn’t enough. 

Mar 29, 2013 / Lee Fang

What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair?

What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair? What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair?

The progressive populist senator from Ohio would hold big banks to account -- a new concept for Washington.

Mar 29, 2013 / John Nichols

Propaganda Propagation Propaganda Propagation

A column arguing that a liberal foundation outspent the Koch brothers disproves its own assertion in a disclaimer—which conveniently gets forgotten when the initial claim is ...

Mar 28, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally

Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally

As Chicago Public Schools plans mass school closings, its interests lie in public perception—not facilitating a space for students, parents and activists to defend their scho...

Mar 27, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

The NSA Four reveal how a toxic mix of cronyism and fraud blinded the agency before 9/11.

Mar 26, 2013 / Feature / Tim Shorrock

Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office

Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office

USPS is being hit with a classic austerity model: politicians, influenced by corporations that fund campaigns and overrun Capitol Hill with lobbyists, undermine quality public...

Mar 22, 2013 / John Nichols

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