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  1. Robert Reich on Lessons Learned from Watergate Former Senator Russ Feingold speaks at a Common Cause conference to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Watergate.
    3 Mar 2013 … Michael Winship talks with the economist about lessons on government transparency that America learned, then forgot, in the years since Watergate. Continue reading
  2. Overdue Action on Climate Change Writer and environmental activist Bill McKibben prepares to speak to the Vermont legislature. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)
    2 Feb 2013 … I’m pretty sure that there’s only one issue I’ll be judged on — we’ll all be judged on — in a few decades, and that’s how we dealt with the crisis of climate change. The other troubles we face are Continue reading
  3. One in Four Women Have Abortions. Why Don’t We Talk About It? Friends hug during the Women's March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    11 Nov 2017 … The stigma attached to abortion makes it hard for those who have had one to share their stories. How can we make it easier? Continue reading
  4. James MacGregor Burns: Strengths and Weaknesses of the American Political System James MacGregor Burns
    10 Oct 1988 … The political scientist and historian on politics, parties, and leadership. Continue reading
  5. This Week in Political Money: Presidential Ad Spending Down; Big Bucks to State Judicial Races A Nevada voter looks at a Donald Trump electronic billboard truck. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
    10 Oct 2016 … We’ll be posting this roundup each week leading up to Election Day. Share your thoughts about these must-read stories and always feel free to suggest your own in the comments section. Continue reading
  6. Eight Policies That Could Make Obama’s Promise of ‘Opportunity for All’ a Reality Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John Boehner, SOTU 2014
    1 Jan 2014 … While the president outlined important steps forward in his State of the Union, bolder solutions are needed. Continue reading
  7. Take Me Out to the Ball Game — But Pay Me a Living Wage Pregame festivities are shown at AT&T Park before the final game of the World Baseball Classic between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
    6 Jun 2013 … Michael Winship explains how even when baseball players, owners and stadiums win, hard-working concession workers lose. Continue reading