Government

Ryan Budget Creates Political Peril For GOP Candidates, Including Paul Ryan Ryan Budget Creates Political Peril For GOP Candidates, Including Paul Ryan

The House Budget Committee chair sees his budget provoking a referendum on “the fundamental nature of American democracy and the social contract”—or, perhaps, th...

Mar 21, 2012 / John Nichols

Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government

Our police force is the only entity that can ensure protection and justice. We must reform it, not opt out of it.

Mar 20, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Throwing Money at the Pentagon Throwing Money at the Pentagon

A lesson in Republican math and military spending.

Mar 20, 2012 / William D. Hartung

A New Age of Enemies A New Age of Enemies

The unstoppable legacy of the war on terror.

Mar 19, 2012 / Karen J. Greenberg

Americans Elect: The Political eHarmony Americans Elect: The Political eHarmony

Broaden participation through technology is a worthy goal, but American Elect's intention to get beyond partisanship is wearisome.

Mar 10, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Ilya Sheyman’s Progressive Run Ilya Sheyman’s Progressive Run

To truly win back the House, we need to elect progressives.

Mar 7, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost

What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost

The anti-war congressman is the first electoral victim of the current round of partisan redistricting.

Mar 7, 2012 / John Nichols

Chilling Dissent on Wall Street Chilling Dissent on Wall Street

Corporate whistleblowers get the silent treatment from Washington.

Mar 6, 2012 / Eyal Press

Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled

Super PACS take Super Tuesday.

Mar 6, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How to Fund an American Police State How to Fund an American Police State

The government is spending real money on an imaginary war.

Mar 5, 2012 / Stephan Salisbury

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