Is Participatory Rule-Making Possible? Is Participatory Rule-Making Possible?
By giving people a direct voice in shaping regulations, we can make agencies more responsive and accountable, and give citizens a direct stake in policy-making.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / K. Sabeel Rahman
Why We Need Progressive Federalism Why We Need Progressive Federalism
The federal government has the unique ability, and thus responsibility, to set baselines for citizenship, economic security and market rules.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Mike Konczal
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
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