The revelation that the Department of Justice targeted Associated Press reporters highlights features of contemporary American life
Obama Administration
Did Political Spin Hide the Truth of Benghazi?
Of course it did. Welcome to Washington.
Viewpoint: Plan B Is Very Misunderstood
Emergency contraception is not “the abortion pill.” Like other forms of birth control, it prevents fertilization in the first place
Banning the Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Won’t Change the Stigma
If you update the language, the negative connotations will simply migrate to the new term
The Limits of Saber Rattling
Obama’s policies are smart, but his loose talk could force military action in Iran and Syria
The Promise of More: Why We Should Raise the Minimum Wage
President Obama’s proposal to index minimum wage to inflation would be good for America’s economy — and its hardest workers
Viewpoint: Real Gun Reform Doesn’t Come from the Capitol
Lasting change in norms comes from civic action, not from a law “preventing” the next Sandy Hook
Viewpoint: Where Republicans Are Going Wrong On The Fiscal Cliff
They are heading for defeat by focusing on taxes instead of government spending
The Making of a Cliffhanger
Is the term “fiscal cliff” too alarmist? The man who coined it thinks not
Viewpoint: Make a Deal Now, Obama
Delaying an agreement on the fiscal cliff only makes the re-elected president’s ultimate task more difficult
Viewpoint: What’s Behind Cornel West’s Attacks on Obama
When Princeton professor Cornel West called Obama a “Republican in blackface,” he’s speaking from a place that’s too emotional and idealistic
Viewpoint: Why Obama’s Second Term Isn’t Doomed
Yes, presidents tend to get stymied during their follow-up act, but Obama also has bright days ahead
Viewpoint: Will Family Issues Finally Get Addressed?
We are still the only developed nation without paid maternal or paternal leave, and our lack of a childcare system is a scandal
