Our daily roundup of recommended reads: today's articles include reports on the NRA's aversion to disclosure, the terrifying effects of climate change and the psychology of debt.

In our staff meeting this morning, Bill gave a heartfelt tribute to Aaron Swartz, the activist and Internet prodigy who took his own life on Friday.

Our daily roundup of recommended reads: today's articles include reports on our economic "pickle," dark money and the IRS, and how drones prolong wars.

Bill asked what books you'd recommend Obama read as he embarks on his second term. View a list of the top suggestions.

The New York Times columnist details the catastrophic impact of the economic downturn as well as avenues to recovery.

Conservative and liberal senators oppose President Obama's nomination of Jacob Lew for Treasury secretary.

Our economic quick-fixes do little for most of us, but continue to reward those at the top. And yet Wall Street still wants more.

Bill explains how last week’s fiscal cliff deal gave tens of billions in tax breaks to Wall Street and corporations.

The New York Times columnist discusses President Obama's Treasury pick, and why he's okay with it not being him.

Want to know more about the 11th hour deal Congress and the White House reached? Here's a collection of articles explaining what's in the deal and differing viewpoints on the consequences.