Government

Victory on Bush Tax Cuts Might Not Last Long

Victory on Bush Tax Cuts Might Not Last Long Victory on Bush Tax Cuts Might Not Last Long

Democrats have indicated they’re willing to negotiate on the top marginal tax rates they’ve achieved—will they get something worthwhile in return?

Mar 12, 2013 / George Zornick

Paul Ryan’s Bumper-Sticker-Slogan Budget

Paul Ryan’s Bumper-Sticker-Slogan Budget Paul Ryan’s Bumper-Sticker-Slogan Budget

The Budget Committee chairman has produced a budget that only makes sense to the conservative base. And that’s fine by him.

Mar 12, 2013 / John Nichols

Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending

Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending

The biggest defense contractors are reaping profits off taxpayer dollars—whatever the mood of the moment.

Mar 11, 2013 / Jeremiah Goulka

The Global Austerity Resistance Continues

The Global Austerity Resistance Continues The Global Austerity Resistance Continues

Tens of thousands of austerity opponents took to the streets in Spain, Greece and Portugal this month.

Mar 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Drone-Zapping Americans at Home?

Drone-Zapping Americans at Home? Drone-Zapping Americans at Home?

Now that John Brennan has been confirmed, it’s time for the national security establishment to come clean on its crimes in the Global War on Terror.

Mar 8, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?

‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’? ‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?

Barack Obama’s group to mobilize grassroots support planned to rely on large donations. Is it possible to change a broken system from within?

Mar 7, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like

This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like This Is What a ‘Talking Filibuster’ Sounds Like

Rand Paul provided an illustration of what filibuster reformers have been seeking.

Mar 7, 2013 / John Nichols

Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?

Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?

It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.

Mar 6, 2013 / Ralph Nader

Strike Debt Declares Healthcare Emergency: It’s a Matter of ‘Life or Debt’

Strike Debt Declares Healthcare Emergency: It’s a Matter of ‘Life or Debt’ Strike Debt Declares Healthcare Emergency: It’s a Matter of ‘Life or Debt’

Strike Debt, an offshoot of Occupy Wall Street, has declared actions in response to a national “healthcare emergency.”

Mar 6, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Where Are the Women in the Sequestration Debate?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Where Are the Women in the Sequestration Debate? Katrina vanden Heuvel: Where Are the Women in the Sequestration Debate?

Sequestration-driven cuts are coming down hard on programs that disproportionately help women and children. 

Mar 5, 2013 / Press Room

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