Political Figures

Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC

Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC

The powerful right-wing lobby doesn’t represent most American Jews, and it’s no longer the only game in town.

Jan 29, 2014 / The Editors

What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts?

What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts? What’s the Deal With Obama’s Starter Retirement Accounts?

More people need to start saving, but are IRAs the best way to do it?

Jan 29, 2014 / George Zornick

State of the Union: Right on Wages, Wrong on Trade

State of the Union: Right on Wages, Wrong on Trade State of the Union: Right on Wages, Wrong on Trade

The president’s “income inequality” address had plenty of strengths, but one big weakness.

Jan 29, 2014 / John Nichols

State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids”

State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids” State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids”

The president is getting a lot right. But he cannot afford to muddle his message tonight.

Jan 28, 2014 / John Nichols

Friendly Advice Friendly Advice

“No more playing the race card.”
       —Sarah Palin’s Twitter advice to Barack Obama One fact that the man can't evade: The race card should never be played. If he's to start making the grade, He'll have to stop being that shade.

Jan 28, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

John Feffer: The Failed Pacific Pivot

John Feffer: The Failed Pacific Pivot John Feffer: The Failed Pacific Pivot

The Obama administration's strategic rebalance is really just a retreat. 

Jan 28, 2014 / John Feffer

The Promise of Transpartisanship

The Promise of Transpartisanship The Promise of Transpartisanship

A reactionary shift toward bipartisanship—toward an anodyne centrism—isn’t the solution.

Jan 28, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

After months of progressive organizing, President Obama will increase wages for future federal contract workers. 

Jan 28, 2014 / George Zornick

Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union

Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union

Will Obama's State of the Union address be too lackluster to make a difference? 

Jan 27, 2014 / George Zornick

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address

Will Obama move the conversation on inequality forward?

Jan 27, 2014 / Press Room

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