Want to Cut Welfare? There’s an App for That. Want to Cut Welfare? There’s an App for That.
Conservatives explore cutting benefits behind a high-tech facade.
May 27, 2015 / Feature / Virginia Eubanks
Chris Christie Uses Prisoners to Fix His Office Furniture Chris Christie Uses Prisoners to Fix His Office Furniture
The state of New Jersey has saved millions of dollars by relying on prison labor to refurbish furniture in the governor’s office.
May 22, 2015 / Stephen Janis and Nadia Kanji
Here Are the Navy’s Plans to Bomb the Arctic Here Are the Navy’s Plans to Bomb the Arctic
The waters of the Gulf of Alaska are some of the most pristine in the world. That will change next month.
May 21, 2015 / Dahr Jamail
This Is What Happens When You Slash Funding for Public Universities This Is What Happens When You Slash Funding for Public Universities
Like other struggling schools, the University of Arizona is raising out-of-state tuition—and courting the affluent students who can afford to pay it.
May 19, 2015 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg
The Fight For $15 Just Won a Powerful Supporter: Governor Cuomo The Fight For $15 Just Won a Powerful Supporter: Governor Cuomo
In a victory for the Fast Food workers movement, New York’s governor has created a path for wage increases through executive action.
May 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Will Preet Bharara, New York’s Anti-Corruption Crusader, Run for Higher Office? Will Preet Bharara, New York’s Anti-Corruption Crusader, Run for Higher Office?
The powerful US Attorney insists he’s not interested—but even if he changes his mind, recent legal setbacks may foil his chances.
Apr 29, 2015 / Feature / William D. Cohan
Cops Only Do Bad Things When They’re Being Filmed Cops Only Do Bad Things When They’re Being Filmed
And other lies your local Officer Friendly tells you.
Apr 14, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
Even Indiana Republicans Are Telling Mike Pence His Discrimination Law Is Wrong Even Indiana Republicans Are Telling Mike Pence His Discrimination Law Is Wrong
Pressed by GOP mayor and state’s largest paper, governor moves to rework law condemned by LGBT groups.
Mar 31, 2015 / John Nichols
Should the Supreme Court Have Accepted a Challenge to Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law? Should the Supreme Court Have Accepted a Challenge to Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law?
One of the country's most restrictive voter ID laws will now be in effect.
Mar 23, 2015 / Ari Berman
These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend
In Wisconsin, a new bill is threatening to kill workers’ one day of rest.
Mar 19, 2015 / Moshe Z. Marvit