Government

American History Lessons American History Lessons

Black History Month and Women's History Month are not enough—and the consequences of our collective historical ignorance are profound.

Mar 1, 2011 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa? Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa?

Media Fix's Greg Mitchell says that though the media may attack WikiLeaks on their editorial pages, many outlets depend on the cables for juicy details about Libya and beyond.

Feb 25, 2011 / Press Room

Government Shutdown: Will It Happen and Who’s to Blame?

Government Shutdown: Will It Happen and Who’s to Blame? Government Shutdown: Will It Happen and Who’s to Blame?

GOP extremism could soon force another government shutdown. Here's how Democrats should react.

Feb 24, 2011 / Ari Berman

How the Chamber of Commerce Darkens the Skies

How the Chamber of Commerce Darkens the Skies How the Chamber of Commerce Darkens the Skies

Call it money pollution. The torrents of cash now pouring unchecked into our political system cloud judgment and obscure science.

Feb 22, 2011 / Bill McKibben

Unions Are the Core of Progressive Politics in Wisconsin Unions Are the Core of Progressive Politics in Wisconsin

According to John Nichols, the Republicans' efforts to curb workers' rights is about attacking the public sphere and public education.

Feb 22, 2011 / KGO AM810

Elizabeth Warren’s Battle Elizabeth Warren’s Battle

Amid continued Republican and financial sector challenges, Elizabeth Warren reminds us that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's greatest strength is its independence.

Feb 22, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

If Only Washington Had a Brain If Only Washington Had a Brain

There’s a perfectly obvious path toward that Republican goal of $100 billion in cuts: change our thinking about making war.

Feb 17, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Nation Conversations: Jane McAlevey on Why Unions Are Not the Problem Nation Conversations: Jane McAlevey on Why Unions Are Not the Problem

Instead of giving in to the conservative campaign to demonize organized labor, progressives should push to secure higher benefits for all workers.

Feb 16, 2011 / The Nation

Tension Over Gays and Muslims at CPAC Tension Over Gays and Muslims at CPAC

Sarah Posner reports on homophobia, Islamophobia and presidential hopefuls at the annual conference of conservative activists known as CPAC.

Feb 15, 2011 / Press Room

Why Mubarak Fell Why Mubarak Fell

President Obama, let Egypt be a primer on how to judge the power that can be wielded by mass protest. It might prepare you better for the next round of political upheavals.

Feb 15, 2011 / Michael Schwartz

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