Politics

Education for Sale

At SXSWedu, tech innovators and education reformers talk about the "business" of education.

Rand Paul's Lonely Stand

The Senator from Kentucky's 13-hour monologue this week restored some long-forgotten heroism to the tradition of the filibuster.

Outmatched

Conservatives’ support for state-based think tanks is paying off in regressive legislation. Liberals are scrambling to keep up.

Chávez Rising

With the death of its despotic leader, Venezuela must move to the serious task of repairing its crumbling democratic institutions.

Financial Reform's Triple "F" Rating

In current practice, banks pay agencies to assess their financial products favorably. Why hasn't this system of kickbacks been eliminated?

Homeless, Hungry, Hung Out to Dry

The automatic spendings cuts set to go into effect March 1 will have dire consequences for the most vulnerable Americans. 

A Voice for Climate, 40,000 Strong

Environmentalists take to the National Mall to demand Obama pull the plug on Keystone XL.

Pretty Words, Dismal Economics

There's a fatal flaw with the bold progressive agenda the president is promoting: Paying for it.

Now Hiring: A Few Good Judges

The D.C. Circuit Court is a critical battleground for national issues that affect millions of Americans. Why, then, is Obama not filling its four vacancies?

The Ridiculous, Unprecedented Filibuster of Chuck Hagel

Republicans are breaking with years of tradition in filibustering President Obama's choice for Secretary of Defense.

The Grand Old Jurassic Party

With its focus on ideological purity, the Republican species is on the brink of extinction.

Not a Shot in Hell

Secular liberals and progressive Catholics shouldn't expect doctrinal reform after Pope Benedict XVI's resignation. The best they can hope for is a shift in the Church's emphasis.

Austerity's Unintended Consequences

In Spain and Italy, fiscal belt-tightening has improved public finances, but at what political cost?

New Voters, New Values

Women, Latinos, African Americans, and the 
young don’t believe what older white men believe. Their views fueled Obama’s victory and may portend a new Democratic majority.

New Voters, New Values

Women, Latinos, African Americans, and the 
young don’t believe what older white men believe. Their views fueled Obama’s victory and may portend a new Democratic majority.

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