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
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