Politics

84 House Democrats Say ‘No’ to Austerity

The Congressional Progressive Caucus' budget may have failed, but it failed well.

Cole Stangler

Welfare’s War on Drugs

Why laws mandating drug tests for welfare recipients are doomed to fail.

Camille Beredjick

Taking a Stand Against Cuts

Will the Congressional Progressive Caucus hold the line against austerity?

Cole Stangler

In Questioning Brennan, Intelligence Committee Showed Little

The Senate watchdogs of the CIA played dumb on drones--again.

Leonard C. Goodman

‘Dirty War’ Questions for the New Pope

Pope Francis needs to come clean about his role in Argentina's bloodiest war.

Robert Parry

Alt Press Pick of the Week: Breaking Down the Gun Control Debate

Alternative Press Center

An Unrepresentative Democracy

America isn't nearly as conservative as our lawmakers think.

David Sirota

This Progressive Stands With Rand

Sen. Rand Paul's 13-hour filibuster struck a much-needed blow at the Obama administration's senseless drone warfare.

Zaid Jilani

7 Ways Sequestration Will Sock the Middle Class

Once again, the GOP strips funds from the neediest to pad their own wallets.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

As Obama Tours Israel, It’s Time for Action, Not Talk

During President Barack Obama's visit in Israel, he must focus on ending the occupation.

Marilyn Katz

Two 2016 Prospects Reveal Democrats’ Identity Crisis

Elizabeth Warren and John Hickenlooper embody a party torn between populism and corporatism.

David Sirota

NRA: No Research Allowed

Two reasons the NRA is like Big Tobacco.

Susan J. Douglas

Immigration Reform Would Boost Business, Undermine Rights

As D.C. politicians quibble over immigration reform, their plans all make the same big mistakes.

Michelle Chen

The Orwellian Pols Who Call Drones ‘Humane Weapons’

Our politicians have forgotten that the truly humane path is finding alternatives to war.

David Sirota

Yes, He Did: Obama Plugged Trans-Pacific Partnership While Touting ‘Middle Class’ Growth

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is an imminent threat to American workers--and it has the Obama administration's full support.

Roger Bybee

Didn’t Watch the Super Bowl? You Still Got Charged

4 ways everyone in America pays a Sports Tax, including $1 billion a year to the NFL.

David Sirota

Ignore the Conservative Sideshow

The only deficit we should be worrying about is the gap between rich and poor.

David Moberg

Extreme Makeover: GOP Edition

Fearful of being outflanked by far-right extremists, the GOP is pushing for moderation in its ranks.

Achy Obejas