Rhyme or Reason Rhyme or Reason
The further cartoon adventures of O-Man
Aug 29, 2012 / Robert Grossman
Medicare to the Forefront Medicare to the Forefront
Polls show that Medicare is now the third most vital issue of the campaign, and Paul Ryan’s plan to change it is unpopular with likely voters. —News reports Yes, any talk of Medicare Is almost guaranteed to scare A lot of voters everywhere. Though Medicare, in truth, has ne’er Been short of signs of wear and tear— Its funding source may need repair— Most folks are fierce in guarding their Entitlements, and they declare That any change would be unfair, Would cheat them out of their fair share. So politicians are aware There’s always risk in going there. They keep their distance from that snare. You cannot win the Croix de Guerre By meddling with Medicare. Your fate’s more likely to compare To agonizing mal de mer, A bad encounter with a bear, A trip to the electric chair. So talk of Medicare is rare, But Ryan’s put it in the air. And some Republicans despair.
Aug 29, 2012 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Women Who Love Republicans Who Hate Them Women Who Love Republicans Who Hate Them
What's the matter with them? Do they have Stockholm syndrome?
Aug 29, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Chris Christie’s Big Lie Chris Christie’s Big Lie
The RNC keynote address falsely claimed that the GOP is leveling with the American people about how to balance the budget.
Aug 29, 2012 / Ben Adler
The RNC in Tampa: They Didn’t Build That The RNC in Tampa: They Didn’t Build That
The convention would not have been possible without a massive infusion of public dollars.
Aug 29, 2012 / George Zornick
Ohio’s Jon Husted, the New Bad Boy on the Voting Rights Block Ohio’s Jon Husted, the New Bad Boy on the Voting Rights Block
In a state already plagued by voting problems, the secretary of state is working hard to close, rather than open access to the polls.
Aug 29, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch
Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Speaks Out, Is Smacked Down Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Speaks Out, Is Smacked Down
Instead of being commended for her bravery in speaking out, she’s called a liar.
Aug 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin
As Protests Outside Stadium Continue, Ron Paul Supporters Walk Off the RNC Floor As Protests Outside Stadium Continue, Ron Paul Supporters Walk Off the RNC Floor
Protests erupt outside, and also inside, the Republican National Convention.
Aug 29, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
His Supporters Treated ‘Atrociously,’ Ron Paul Refuses to Back Romney His Supporters Treated ‘Atrociously,’ Ron Paul Refuses to Back Romney
Paul backers were denied the rules vote they wanted and they were dismissed during the roll-call vote.
Aug 29, 2012 / John Nichols
RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work? RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work?
The opening night of the RNC tried to woo women with condescension instead of substance. And the women delegates don't know how to handle gender issues either.
Aug 29, 2012 / Ben Adler