Politics

Princes of the City

From Rahm Emanuel to Rob Ford, today's mayors increasingly run their cities like fiefdoms.

Kari Lydersen

The Next Corporate-Friendly Trade Pact

With the TPP facing Congressional scrutiny, the U.S. presses forward on another deal.

Cole Stangler

Just Kids

Could a recent Supreme Court decision give juvenile lifers a second chance?

Matt Stroud

Obamacare After Obama

The Affordable Care Act's issues will be far from resolved by 2016.

Achy Obejas

Beware Mayoralphilia

For every visionary mayor, there are a dozen Rob Fords.

Catherine Tumber

A Very Adult Social Security Tantrum

Centrist Dems are horrified by Elizabeth Warren's plan to raise benefits. But populists aren't backing down.

Chris Lehmann

Why Edward Snowden Is the Definition of a Whistleblower

The verdict on Snowden is in.

David Sirota

Republicans Offer Up a Raw Deal for Christmas

The GOP wants to give corporations bonuses and put the unemployed out in the cold.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

Precarious Democracy

A political agenda for the precarious class.

Joel Bleifuss

David Horowitz: ‘Conservatives Are So F**king Well-Mannered’

America’s preeminent leftist-turned-neoconservative talks politics with In These Times.

Cole Stangler

The Pledge of Corporate Allegiance?

Leaks reveal that corporate front group ALEC may ask for loyalty oaths from legislators.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

How the FBI Conspired to Destroy the Black Panther Party

The assassination of BPP leader Fred Hampton in 1969 was just the beginning.

G. Flint Taylor

An Outsider on the Inside

Though battling terminal illness, Tim Carpenter is still busy moving Congress left.

Cole Stangler

A Historical Perspective on Occupy

Why Occupy is a continuation of the Left's struggle.

Neal Meyer

House Hacks Away at Environmental Regulations

In two-day binge, the GOP greased the way for drilling and fracking.

Cole Stangler

Ocwen Servicing Knows You’re Angry…

The explosion of non-bank mortgage servicers is hurting American homeowners.

Joel Sucher

Christie’s Grand Ol’ Party Is Just That: Old

The presidential hopeful's policies harken back to the good ol' days of Bush-era conservatism.

David Sirota

Who’s to Blame for ENDA’s Demise?

Democrats and major gay-rights groups haven’t pressed all that hard to end workplace discrimination.

Cole Stangler