The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare
Let’s at least set the record straight.
Aug 30, 2012 / Betsy Reed
GOP Features Brutal Austerity, Puerto Rico–style, In Tampa GOP Features Brutal Austerity, Puerto Rico–style, In Tampa
Puerto Rico’s governor presided over mass layoffs of public workers and slashed corporate tax rates.
Aug 30, 2012 / George Zornick
UndocuBus Riders Find Struggle and Hope in Knoxville UndocuBus Riders Find Struggle and Hope in Knoxville
On their way to the Democratic National Convention, UndocuBus riders find community in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Aug 30, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch
Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act
The court ruling clearly shows how voter ID laws disproportionately harm minority and low-income voters, who are more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.
Aug 30, 2012 / Ari Berman
A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party: Our Readers Respond A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party: Our Readers Respond
We asked our readers what they would add to the Democratic Party platform. From alternative energy to the right to vote, here's what they told us.
Aug 30, 2012 / The Nation
Collaboration Collaboration
Two heads are better than one
Aug 30, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells
Paul Ryan made his choice long ago. He’s not going to level with the American people. He’s going to try to make them believe things that are not true.
Aug 30, 2012 / John Nichols
Religious Right Roars at RNC Religious Right Roars at RNC
The GOP is trying to keep its focus on the economy, but the social conservatives want to be heard.
Aug 30, 2012 / Ben Adler
George Zornick: The GOP’s Voter ID Law Obsession George Zornick: The GOP’s Voter ID Law Obsession
As Nikki Haley proved with her applause line about her state's voter identification law, the specter of voting fraud is as alive as ever in the Republican party.
Aug 29, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
The Nation at the RNC The Nation at the RNC
The latest updates from The Nation's team in Tampa and analysis from around the country.
Aug 29, 2012 / Annie Shields