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Take That, Austerity! Outcry and Activism Save 6-Day Mail Delivery

Take That, Austerity! Outcry and Activism Save 6-Day Mail Delivery Take That, Austerity! Outcry and Activism Save 6-Day Mail Delivery

How to fight the austerity agenda? Take a page from this campaign.

Apr 11, 2013 / John Nichols

Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security?

Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security? Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security?

If the president goes through with his chained-CPI gambit, seniors won't be the only ones taking a hit—his political fortunes, and those of his party, will too.

Apr 10, 2013 / William Greider

John Nichols: Democrats Will Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

John Nichols: Democrats Will Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts John Nichols: Democrats Will Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

As Obama unveils his budget proposal, many members of his own party are already opposing the chained-CPI adjustment.

Apr 10, 2013 / Press Room

Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal

Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal

Mitch McConnell is claiming he's the victim of "Watergate-style" tactics; while the real modern Watergate scandal has gone ignored. 

Apr 9, 2013 / Lee Fang

The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On

The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On

Or are you?

Apr 9, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut

2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut 2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut

One hunded seven congressional Democrats have signed a letter telling President Obama not to make the cut. Will they stand strong in opposition if he does?

Apr 8, 2013 / John Nichols

As Boston Ends Desegregation Busing, Students Face New Inequities

As Boston Ends Desegregation Busing, Students Face New Inequities As Boston Ends Desegregation Busing, Students Face New Inequities

Without a mechanism to ensure equality of access in all Boston communities, it's inevitable that wealthier communities will have access to the good schools.

Apr 8, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

The president's plans, which will come down hardest on working families, women, people of color and young Americans, are wrong economically and politically. 

Apr 6, 2013 / John Nichols

Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo: We Are All Domestic Workers Now

Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo: We Are All Domestic Workers Now Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo: We Are All Domestic Workers Now

The head of the National Domestic Workers Alliance discusses disappointments dealt by Democratic politicians, the challenges of sustaining non-union labor groups and how to confron...

Apr 5, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet

The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet

How Republicans and industry profiteers are targeting high school students, welfare applicants and the unemployed.

Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Isabel Macdonald

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