Political Figures

Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts

Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts

The Democratic candidate for New York mayor confronts the dark legacy of a federal employee loyalty program.

Oct 30, 2013 / Landon R.Y. Storrs

Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax?

Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax? Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax?

The budget conference committee should consider a real alternative to austerity.

Oct 30, 2013 / John Nichols

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama? Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

It sounds far-fetched, but the US has a history of high-level snooping.

Oct 29, 2013 / William Greider

Will Obama Block the Keystone Pipeline or Just Keep Bending?

Will Obama Block the Keystone Pipeline or Just Keep Bending? Will Obama Block the Keystone Pipeline or Just Keep Bending?

The dream of an environmental president seems to be fading away.

Oct 28, 2013 / Bill McKibben

No Cartoon Characters in the NYC Mayoral Debate

No Cartoon Characters in the NYC Mayoral Debate No Cartoon Characters in the NYC Mayoral Debate

But with any luck we will see whether their policies have character. 

Oct 15, 2013 / Leslie Savan

The Long Road to an Iran-US Deal

The Long Road to an Iran-US Deal The Long Road to an Iran-US Deal

Does the Obama administration have the savvy it needs?

Oct 14, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes

Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes

The movement is so dramatic that, even with gerrymandering in their favor, Republicans are beginning to look vulnerable.

Oct 11, 2013 / John Nichols

A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama

A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama

An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes that the president has presided over an unprecedented campaign to control the media.

Oct 10, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

President Obama and ‘The Onion’ Unite on Changing the Redskins’ Name

President Obama and ‘The Onion’ Unite on Changing the Redskins’ Name President Obama and ‘The Onion’ Unite on Changing the Redskins’ Name

President Obama told AP he’d “think about changing” any name “that was offending a sizable group of people.”

Oct 9, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Presidents and Libraries Presidents and Libraries

A blueprint for the Barack Obama presidential library.

Oct 8, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

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