Larry Summers Is Out, but the Boys’ Club Is as In as Ever Larry Summers Is Out, but the Boys’ Club Is as In as Ever
The protracted fight to get a more qualified woman nominated over a less qualified man is a perfect parable for how hard achieving diversity really is.
Sep 17, 2013 / Bryce Covert
The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers
The top candidate for the Federal Reserve chair withdraws his name from consideration after key Democratic senators said they would oppose him.
Sep 15, 2013 / John Nichols
John Kerry: Mr. Magoo or Machiavelli? John Kerry: Mr. Magoo or Machiavelli?
Diplomacy is messy, clichés aren’t.
Sep 13, 2013 / Leslie Savan
AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’ AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’
Union presidents challenged the Obama administration to fix Affordable Care Act issues which they warned could devastate their health plans.
Sep 12, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’ Obama Delays Demand for Force ‘While We Pursue This Diplomatic Path’
The president is right to embrace prospect of removing chemical weapons without military intervention.
Sep 11, 2013 / John Nichols
Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will propose a diplomacy and accountability amendment.
Sep 10, 2013 / John Nichols
What Counts as a Workers’ Issue? Day One of the AFL-CIO’s 2013 Convention What Counts as a Workers’ Issue? Day One of the AFL-CIO’s 2013 Convention
The Los Angeles gathering of the nation’s largest labor federation included high-profile Democratic guests, soul-searching about diversity, and signs of a coming floor fight....
Sep 9, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home Bernie Sanders: Billions for ‘Another War,’ but No Money for Needs at Home
Vermont's senator, Bernie Sanders says, "I fear very much that US involvement in another war in the Middle East, and the cost of that war, will make it even harder fo...
Sep 6, 2013 / John Nichols
Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism
The leading candidate for New York City mayor shows the way forward for Democrats.
Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
Queers for Quinn? Queers for Quinn?
Supporters of mayoral candidate Christine Quinn trumpet the historic nature of her candidacy, but her record is nothing to be proud of.
Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Richard Kim