Sophie Quinton

Sophie Quinton is a staff reporter (politics) for National Journal.

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California vs. the 'Retirement Tsunami'

California vs. the 'Retirement Tsunami'

The state wants to protect lower- and middle-class families, but Republicans are calling it "one of the most dangerous pieces of legislation I've ever seen" More »

The Trader Joe's Lesson: How to Pay a Living Wage and Still Make Money in Retail

The Trader Joe's Lesson: How to Pay a Living Wage and Still Make Money in Retail

Companies that invest in higher salaries for low-level employees find success in a competitive market More »

Imagine No College Debt (It Isn't Hard to Do)

Imagine No College Debt (It Isn't Hard to Do)

Traditional universities could soon be forced to accept credits from online courses. More »

Could a Sex Scandal Become a Story About Intelligence Failures?

Could a Sex Scandal Become a Story About Intelligence Failures?

The Petraeus affair, say leading journalists, may wind up exposing a culture of conflict between intelligence agencies in Washington. More »

Ex-RNC Chair Michael Steele: GOP Backing of Voter ID Laws Was 'Stupid'

Ex-RNC Chair Michael Steele: GOP Backing of Voter ID Laws Was 'Stupid'

The Maryland Republican -- along with former Democratic governor of Pennsylvania Ed Rendell -- had some harsh words for the party as he considered the 2012 election. More »

Madeleine Albright Praises Susan Rice, Talks Multilateralism

Madeleine Albright Praises Susan Rice, Talks Multilateralism

The former secretary of state on our complex and unsettled world More »

Obama Biographers: The President Thinks Like a Writer

Obama Biographers: The President Thinks Like a Writer

That's not always a good thing. More »

Are Super PACs the New Lobbying Firms?

Are Super PACs the New Lobbying Firms?

Trevor Potter, Stephen Colbert's lawyer, predicts an expanded role for the organizations. More »

Michael Bennet: Debt Deal Depends on Boehner-Obama Agreement

Michael Bennet: Debt Deal Depends on Boehner-Obama Agreement

Forget the Gang of Eight -- for compromise, all that matters is the president and the speaker. More »

Can Obama Community-Organize His Way to a Debt Deal?

Can Obama Community-Organize His Way to a Debt Deal?

Grassroots organizing carried the president to reelection -- but it won't help him avert the fiscal cliff, experts say. More »

When Michelle Obama Talks, Do Women Listen?

When Michelle Obama Talks, Do Women Listen?

With Mitt Romney threatening to close the gap among female voters, the first lady could be one of the greatest assets her husband's reelection campaign has. More »

Jon Huntsman Says Romney Is a Strong Dealmaker But Lacks Vision

Jon Huntsman Says Romney Is a Strong Dealmaker But Lacks Vision

Regardless of who the next president is, work on preventing the fiscal cliff will have to begin almost immediately after the election. More »

Romney's Embassy Attack Response in 2012: A Far Cry from Reagan in 1980

Romney's Embassy Attack Response in 2012: A Far Cry from Reagan in 1980

When a U.S. attempt to free hostages in Tehran failed in 1980, the Gipper called for unity and declined to criticize President Carter. More »

Obama's Awkward Dance on Campaign Fundraising

Obama's Awkward Dance on Campaign Fundraising

The president is caught between his disdain for Citizens United and his need for cash, between populism and the importance of big donors. More »

As Politicians Debate Climate Change, Our Forests Wither

As Politicians Debate Climate Change, Our Forests Wither

North America is witnessing the largest pine-beetle epidemic in recorded history. Climate change is more than likely to blame, but why is it so hard to admit that? More »

Hispanic Votes Won't Be a Gamechanger in the 2012 Election

Hispanic Votes Won't Be a Gamechanger in the 2012 Election

Although they represent a growing share of the U.S. population, Hispanic voter registration and enthusiasm about Obama are both low. More »

Oman Foots $1 Million Bail to Free U.S. Hikers

Oman Foots $1 Million Bail to Free U.S. Hikers

Negotiations handled through Swiss diplomats occur the day before Ahmadinejad is scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly More »

Western Powers Limit Flow of Qaddafi's Billions to Rebel Leaders

Western Powers Limit Flow of Qaddafi's Billions to Rebel Leaders

The U.S. and others are beginning to release the money to Libya's new government, but slowly for fear of creating new problems More »

The Quest for Libya's Frozen Assets

The Quest for Libya's Frozen Assets

The new leadership wants access to Qaddafi's $160 billion, but it won't be easy More »

After 2009 Turmoil, Town-Halls Are Scarce

After 2009 Turmoil, Town-Halls Are Scarce

Two years ago, protesters disrupted forums in congressional districts across the nation. Now, lawmakers are holding fewer of them. More »

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