Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures
But Judge E. Boasberg will let some civil rights claims move forward, a positive sign for education activists.
Oct 14, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Evan Bayh Uses the Government Shutdown to Shill for the Medical Device Lobby Evan Bayh Uses the Government Shutdown to Shill for the Medical Device Lobby
Former Senator Bayh appeared on Fox News this morning to call for a repeal of the medical-device tax without disclosing his ties to the industry.
Oct 13, 2013 / Lee Fang
Can Billionaire Philanthropists Replace the Federal Government? Can Billionaire Philanthropists Replace the Federal Government?
Some wealthy individuals are using the government shutdown to promote a very different vision for America’s future.
Oct 11, 2013 / Amy Schiller
Saving Face: Falsely Balanced Accountability Is the New False Equivalence Saving Face: Falsely Balanced Accountability Is the New False Equivalence
Eric Alterman provides his weekly media round-up and Reed Richardson takes on the false accountability of the American press.
Oct 11, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes
The movement is so dramatic that, even with gerrymandering in their favor, Republicans are beginning to look vulnerable.
Oct 11, 2013 / John Nichols
A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama
An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes that the president has presided over an unprecedented campaign to control the media.
Oct 10, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Leading ‘Clean CR’ House Republican Explains His Limitations: Party Loyalty Leading ‘Clean CR’ House Republican Explains His Limitations: Party Loyalty
Congressman Peter King has talked tough about re-opening the government, but hasn’t been able to deliver.
Oct 10, 2013 / Lee Fang
GOP Lobbyist: Business Needs to ‘Step Up’ Against the Tea Party GOP Lobbyist: Business Needs to ‘Step Up’ Against the Tea Party
A corporate lobbyist says his party should “nominate Republicans who have a belief in the Constitution as it’s supposed to work out.”
Oct 9, 2013 / Lee Fang
What Obama Has to Do to End the GOP Shutdown What Obama Has to Do to End the GOP Shutdown
And put an end to Republicans’ hostage-taking once and for all.
Oct 9, 2013 / The Editors
The GOP’s Southern Strategy The GOP’s Southern Strategy
As the Republican Party becomes whiter and more Southern, obstructionist tactics are inevitable.
Oct 9, 2013 / Ari Berman