GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels
The reaction on the right to the possibility of Condoleeza Rice as Romney’s running mate sent Mitt a clear message.
Jul 16, 2012 / Ben Adler
Against Abolishing Football at Penn State Against Abolishing Football at Penn State
It would bring vengeance without justice.
Jul 15, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government
A reason to “go vote for the other guy.”
Jul 14, 2012 / Jon Wiener
This Week: What’s Next for Healthcare? PLUS: The GOP’s 2012 ‘Twin Pillar’ Strategy This Week: What’s Next for Healthcare? PLUS: The GOP’s 2012 ‘Twin Pillar’ Strategy
This week in print, we look at what’s next in the battle for healthcare. Plus, Ari Berman is front and center on the GOP's war on voting, and George Zornick reveals how Romne...
Jul 14, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Rockers Renew Radicalism of Woody’s ‘This Land is Your Land’ Rockers Renew Radicalism of Woody’s ‘This Land is Your Land’
Tom Morello marks Guthrie’s 100th by restoring the left-wing verses of his most famous song.
Jul 13, 2012 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols
Comments of the Week: Voter ID Laws, the Affordable Care Act and the Anatomy of a Successful Rape Joke Comments of the Week: Voter ID Laws, the Affordable Care Act and the Anatomy of a Successful Rape Joke
Our readers sound off on Voter ID laws, the Affordable Care Act and what does and does not constitute an acceptable joke about rape.
Jul 13, 2012 / Sarah Arnold
It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup
Voters stand up for themselves in Texas; purge-fest spreads beyond Florida; and ALEC’s exodus continues. This and more in our voting rights news roundup.
Jul 13, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
‘She Was Black as the Night…’ ‘She Was Black as the Night…’
Eric on David Johansen, Nora Ephron and Woodie Guthrie. Reed on Louie CK.
Jul 13, 2012 / Eric Alterman
Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed
The kleptocratic kingdom has long backed the Brothers.
Jul 13, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide
Alice McAfee, a janitor for thirty years in Houston, talks about her work and the latest developments in the citywide strike.
Jul 13, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann