The U.S. District Court decided that the NSA’s collection of phone metadata is likely unconstitutional. What does that mean?
Obama Administration
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Is It Already Too Late to Stop the NSA?
Barack Obama took all the powers George W. Bush bequeathed him. And just wait until there’s another Republican administration.
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Obama’s Lie
The president’s untruths about the Affordable Care Act will continue to haunt him.
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Americans Suddenly Discovering How Insurance Works
Did you know that if you never get sick, you’ll pay more in premiums than you’ll get in benefits? Damn those lucky duckies with cancer!
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The White House Press Corps Is as Mad as Hell: A Reprise
Reporters have always had gripes about the access afforded them by the White House. Do they have more reason for complaint now than ever?
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Over-Interpreting Mundane Poll Results
There’s nothing special about the drop in Obama’s approval ratings among young people.
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On Inequality, Obama’s Words Aren’t Enough
Inequality has been increasing for nearly 40 years. And the president hasn’t been able to do much about it.
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The Contraception-Mandate Cases Aren’t Really About Contraception
They’re about expanding religious-freedom rights for corporations.
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Drone War Testimonials
A reporter sits down with one Pakistani family who traveled more than 7,000 miles to tell their story to Congress—only five representatives showed up to listen.
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Bibi’s Agreement Anxiety Disorder
Netanyahu’s public fury says more about him than about the Iran deal.