Political Ideologies

Jeb Bush in Detroit

Jeb Bush Wants You to Work Longer Hours Jeb Bush Wants You to Work Longer Hours

His vision for the economy is out of step with reality: The US lacks good jobs, not productive workers.

Jul 10, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Student reads test questions on laptop

Should Standardized Testing Be Part of a Civil-Rights Agenda? Should Standardized Testing Be Part of a Civil-Rights Agenda?

Lawmakers are overhauling No Child Left Behind, but even many Democrats are still committed to its driving philosophy.

Jul 10, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

US Military Captain Waving the Confederate Flag

What Was the Confederate Flag Doing in Cuba, Vietnam, and Iraq? What Was the Confederate Flag Doing in Cuba, Vietnam, and Iraq?

The Confederate flag’s military tenure continued long after the Civil War ended.

Jul 7, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Chris Christie and Donald Trump

Who’s More Delusional—Chris Christie or Donald Trump? Who’s More Delusional—Chris Christie or Donald Trump?

Christie says the media owe him an apology, and Trump briefly experiences something resembling self-doubt.

Jul 7, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Sandra Day O'Connor

July 7, 1981: Reagan Nominates Sandra Day O’Connor for the Supreme Court July 7, 1981: Reagan Nominates Sandra Day O’Connor for the Supreme Court

"For the highest court in the land he has picked a person, barely qualified for the post, almost entirely because of her sex."

Jul 7, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders Speaks Bernie Sanders Speaks

In his most revealing interview, the socialist presidential candidate sets out his vision for America.

Jul 6, 2015 / Feature / John Nichols

On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums

On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums

Benjamin Netanyahu opts to welcome a likely Iran nuclear deal with a silly propaganda cartoon, exposing himself as the real joke.

Jul 2, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Praful Bidwai

Remembering Praful Bidwai Remembering Praful Bidwai

Praful Bidwai used rigorous journalism to advance progressive change.

Jul 1, 2015 / Mark Kesselman

How the Federal Reserve Could Help Give You a Raise

How the Federal Reserve Could Help Give You a Raise How the Federal Reserve Could Help Give You a Raise

Economists are exploring ways the Federal Reserve might help close the gap on inequality.

Jun 30, 2015 / William Greider

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Long, Long, Long Race for the White House The Long, Long, Long Race for the White House

Can’t you just feel the Jeb-mentum?

Jun 30, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

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