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Mitt Romney’s Cold War Ponzi Scheme

Mitt Romney’s Cold War Ponzi Scheme Mitt Romney’s Cold War Ponzi Scheme

Romney, the quintessential vulture capitalist, knows the foreign policy debate has always been about maximizing profit.

Oct 26, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Suppression Surges as Election Nears Suppression Surges as Election Nears

With a week-and-a-half left until Election Day, voter suppression schemes slam swing states.

Oct 26, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch

Paul Ryan Takes a Side in the War on Poverty: He’s Against What Works

Paul Ryan Takes a Side in the War on Poverty: He’s Against What Works Paul Ryan Takes a Side in the War on Poverty: He’s Against What Works

The Republican vice presidential nominee says he wants to fight poverty. Actually, he’s fighting the programs that have reduced poverty.

Oct 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Obama Campaign Launches Sexy Lena Dunham Ad: ‘Your First Time’ Obama Campaign Launches Sexy Lena Dunham Ad: ‘Your First Time’

The controversial star of Girls wants to talk about her first time. On The Internet, naturally.

Oct 26, 2012 / Ari Melber

Paul Wellstone’s Legacy

Paul Wellstone’s Legacy Paul Wellstone’s Legacy

The best way to honor Wellstone's legacy is to support Wellstone Action. Find out about its programs today.

Oct 25, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Wealth and Democracy: An Inverse Relationship? Wealth and Democracy: An Inverse Relationship?

STUDENT FINALIST: When one candidate can raise over seven time the funds of the other, it becomes nearly impossible to get a nonbiased view of the election.

Oct 25, 2012 / StudentNation / Ethan Evans

UC Student Workers Protest Restrictions on Health Insurance Plan UC Student Workers Protest Restrictions on Health Insurance Plan

The UC student workers’ union, organized the rally to call for the elimination of the lifetime maximum on the Student Health Insurance Plan, the reduction of the co-pays on t...

Oct 25, 2012 / StudentNation / Dan Kwak

In Virginia, 350 Thousand Would-Be Voters Wait for Democracy’s Slow Return

In Virginia, 350 Thousand Would-Be Voters Wait for Democracy’s Slow Return In Virginia, 350 Thousand Would-Be Voters Wait for Democracy’s Slow Return

Republican Governor Bob McDonnell is restoring the voting rights of more formerly incarcerated residents than any previous administration. And it’s still a drop in the bucket...

Oct 25, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Mitt Romney’s Connection to For-Profit Colleges

Mitt Romney’s Connection to For-Profit Colleges Mitt Romney’s Connection to For-Profit Colleges

New video reveals why Mitt Romney has been less than transparent about his connections to the for-profit college industry.

Oct 25, 2012 / StudentNation / Kyle McCarthy and Natalia Abrams

What a Republican Senate Would Look Like

What a Republican Senate Would Look Like What a Republican Senate Would Look Like

There’s a steep ideological drop-off from current Democratic committee chairs and their Republican counterparts. 

Oct 25, 2012 / George Zornick

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