Political Figures

Christie: A Bully’s Bully

Christie: A Bully’s Bully Christie: A Bully’s Bully

Oh, how we love those Republican “straight-shooters.”

Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Fort Lee Jam Fort Lee Jam

Chris Christie insists he knew nothing at all Re jams at the bridge lanes. Well, maybe. But, now, those commuters are smiling. They say, “So who’s in a bigger jam, baby?”

Jan 14, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain?

Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain? Did Chris Christie Use Sandy Relief Money for Political Gain?

Less than a week after the “Bridgegate” scandal exploded, federal officials are now probing Chris Christie’s use of funds allocated for Sandy relief.

Jan 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale

De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale

Everybody loves the former president. But he was no De Blasio Democrat.

Jan 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg? De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg?

Forget what the talking heads tell you: our current mayor was often a lot more, and often a lot less, than just a manager.

Dec 29, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy

Holiday in Austerity Land: 1.3 Million Americans Lose Jobless Benefits

Holiday in Austerity Land: 1.3 Million Americans Lose Jobless Benefits Holiday in Austerity Land: 1.3 Million Americans Lose Jobless Benefits

Paul Ryan had his way with the budget deal. And the economic pain is just beginning.

Dec 28, 2013 / John Nichols

Slamming the NSA

Slamming the NSA Slamming the NSA

Obama’s Review Group is about to join a federal judge in blasting the NSA’s data collection overreach, it appears.

Dec 17, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Just Because Congress Cut a Budget Deal Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good One

Just Because Congress Cut a Budget Deal Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good One Just Because Congress Cut a Budget Deal Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good One

Is the Ryan-Murray budget deal getting more applause than it deserves?

Dec 17, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama

Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama Patricia Williams: On Mandela and Obama

How do the two trailblazers compare?

Dec 11, 2013 / Press Room

I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama

I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama

I wanted a president who believed in the same issues that I did. Yet for many of us, what came after Obama’s campaign was a string of broken promises. 

Dec 11, 2013 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli and StudentNation

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